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In the last two posts, our blog has spent some time discussing some ways in which homeowners can protect themselves from being victimized by unlicensed contractors. It's important to understand, however, that it's not just unlicensed contractors that homeowners need...
Last time, our blog started discussing the unfortunate reality that people here in Florida whose homes are left devastated by some sort of severe weather must always remain diligent when considering the services of a contractor to repair storm...
Even though we are currently in the middle of September, it's important to remember that hurricane season here in Florida lasts all the way through the end of November. While we've been incredibly fortunate to go without a hurricane for quite some time now and appear...
For decades, the construction industry here in Florida offered workers a certain level of job security thanks to a consistent demand for new residential and commercial real estate.When the recession hit, however, a job in the Sunshine State's construction industry...
As thrilling as the decision to build a home or undertake an extensive remodel can be, it's important to understand that the process itself can sometimes be fraught with indecision and even some frustration. Regarding the former, you may not be entirely confident in...
When it comes to navigating the law, most people find the construction of most statutes to be confusing to say the least, oftentimes using lengthy and complex sentence structures that contain equally complex and confusing words. Not wanting to make a mistake or get...
Every day, hundreds of construction contracts are inked across the nation, including right here in Florida. While many of the parties involved in these contracts -- developers, owners, suppliers, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, etc. -- may view this as...
In our last post, we discussed how a state law permitting developers and investors to purchase foreclosed or otherwise empty condominium units in bulk and convert them to rental properties has become increasingly problematic.To recap, many of these bulk-ownership...
In the wake of the Great Recession, Florida found itself with a surplus of unwanted condominiums that had fallen into a state of general disrepair after their owners were foreclosed upon, as well as buildings that simply sat largely empty with unsold units.Seeing an...
As we've discussed before, breaking ground on a new building project is far from a simple process for developers. Indeed, the land on which the structure is to be built must be secured, the proper bids submitted, the proper permits secured and a host of other complex...