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If you are a contractor, you know that even the best intentions can lead to mistakes, and sometimes they can be quite costly to repair. In these scenarios, whose insurance picks up the tab — yours or the homeowner's?In all likelihood, it will be the contractor's...
Construction defects can range from issues in the design, planning, furnishing and even inspection of a project. In general, if the builder fails to construct a building or home that meets the needs of the buyer, then there is a construction defect. If litigation...
Sooner or later, every builder or contractor encounter clients who want to play fast and loose with the agreed-upon contracted work. They may ask to add features to completed plans or decide to alter the dimensions of a couple of rooms.While most contractors and...
No matter how conscientious a builder or contractor may be, everyone makes mistakes. But your reputation is on the line, so your response must be both timely and adequate to avoid losing business. How can you keep a mistake from turning into a deal-breaker?One...
People invest more in their homes than they typically do in most other areas of their lives. Therefore, when something goes awry, they are especially determined to make sure that someone is held accountable.That person can often be the contractor or builder, and many...
If you are a Florida contractor, at some point you may need to file a type of lien known as a "materialmen's lien." Because of the details that must be included and the time constraints, it can be a very complex process.It is incumbent upon the contractor to learn and...
There are many undocumented immigrants looking for work in south Florida's construction trade. Many are long-term residents who have worked for years under the radar with falsified or nonexistent immigration documents. However, the workers can wind up in unfortunate...
Have you had difficulty assembling qualified construction crews to handle all of your jobs because you can't find enough reasonably competent workers who can pass pre-employment or random drug screens?Or perhaps you're fed up with dealing with the fall-out after a...
Who do you trust to work on your home when there are horror stories everywhere about remodeling projects gone wrong?Finding a good contractor takes a little patience and a bit of hard work. Start with these 3 steps: 1. Evaluate your potential contractors...
A man who bought a home in Florida is suing a contractor he hired to update and repair that home. He says that the contractor, perhaps trying to avoid any fees, pretended to be dead.The man and his wife bought the home and paid the contractor around $7,600. However,...