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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...
When a contractor needs to file a construction lien in Florida, the property owner may contest it. It can be a serious problem for you if they do so because there are certain time limits that you need to comply with in order to protect your rights. If you've been...
Unfortunately, construction projects in Florida sometimes run into legal problems when an alleged property defect is uncovered. When this happens, contractors may be served with a “558” claim. The Florida Legislature recently addressed a loophole in these claims that...
Construction bonds are used to guarantee that one party will be compensated if the other party does not meet its obligations on a federal project. These are used instead of a mechanics lien because a mechanics lien can only be attached to a private property, not on...
There are many different types of construction projects occurring in Florida at any given time. These construction projects can vary greatly in size and scope ranging from high rises and office buildings to home repair projects. While they vary in size and complexity,...
Fort Lauderdale businesses which are relatively new to commercial construction projects may be aware that surety bonds are used for these types of projects but may not understand all the steps of the process fully. For those who have a valid construction claim, such...
Construction projects can become complicated very quickly. That is because every project has unique parts that depend on each other for implementation and completion. When a Florida construction project begins, it likely has a planned timeline that outlines where each...
Many construction companies in the state indicate that they continue to face abuse over Chapter 558 claims from overly aggressive clients looking to take advantage of loopholes in the law. Contractors and subcontractors still face overly broad claims when work is not...
There are a lot of issues that can lead to litigation in the construction industry. Perhaps the most common amongst them, though, is change orders. It’s not surprising when you think about it. Not everything can be anticipated in a construction contract, regardless of...
When you run a business in the construction industry, at some point you likely will face a dispute. You could work with a subcontractor who doesn't properly install flooring in an apartment complex you are developing. You could discover that your supplier for the...