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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...
It may seem hard to believe, but next Monday marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. While this likely won't generate too many headlines given that no major storm is currently forecast to hit Florida, the news never fails to resonate with residents,...
When homeowners decide to take the leap and remodel their interior and/or exterior, they will typically dedicate a good amount of time to such important issues as determining the scope of the project and, of course, finding a suitable contractor.While it goes without...
There comes a time for many homeowners when they want to introduce drastic changes to their homes on the inside, outside or both.Once made, this decision to remodel -- whether made out of necessity or a simple desire for change -- will be accompanied by a period of...
A few weeks ago, our blog started providing some basic background information on surety bonds, a mechanism designed to give project owners much-needed peace of mind by helping ensure that construction work proceeds as planned and all of the terms of a building...
There are many benefits to supporting locally owned businesses. It can preserve a sense of community, boost the local economy through the recycling of revenue, keep important decisions in the hands of those who live in the area, increase job opportunities for...
Condo owners in a Palm Beach Gardens community in Florida are claiming their new condos have shoddy construction that has led to their condos being severely damaged and ruined. Several of the owners said that after a major rainstorm, their condos suffered serious...