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Contract negotiations are a key part of any Florida construction project. They help to ensure that both parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities while preventing disputes from arising. When negotiating a construction contract, it is important to keep the...
Construction defects can be complex and costly for everyone involved with construction defects litigation and situations. For that reason, it is good idea to be familiar with the different types of construction defects and how construction law can help those involved...
Construction projects are complicated undertakings. Many things can go wrong even as the project moves toward completion. Generally, the party who is responsible for any misstep must bear its cost. In the world of construction law, these costs are called “damages.”...
Like virtually every other state, Florida’s legislature has imposed time limits on bringing actions for construction defects. These time limits are known as the statute of limitations and the statute of repose. Understanding the difference between these two time...
Construction work of any kind is a highly demanding type of labor that almost always involves ample pressure on those who take on the job. There are countless factors that culminate to make it such a trying profession: everything from deadlines, crews, equipment,...
There are a lot of ways to approach your construction law dispute. You might be able to amicably address the issue without the need for formal legal action, or your disagreement may be so contentious that it requires litigation. In many cases, though, a contract law...
If you are a real estate developer in Fort Lauderdale, it is likely that you will include a builder warranty in the contract for the build of your new development. A builder warranty covers permanent structures on the property such as concrete flooring, plumbing and...
Whether it is on a commercial or residential project and hiring a contractor, clients and even the contractors might not think about the importance of contractors being licensed. In Florida, this can cause challenges if there is a problem at any point with the...
Carefully and thoughtfully negotiating a construction contract can help avoid problems in the future and protect the interests of the parties. Construction contracts outline the terms of the agreement and are an important foundation of any construction project. What...
In Florida, when contractors negotiate a contract to perform construction work, there is significant risk involved. They must often lay out money and be reimbursed for extensive aspects of it. If the deal is with a reputable entity, there is generally no problem...