Construction defects can leave a homeowner or property owner with a structure they are unable to use for its intended purpose. Construction defects can also diminish the value of the homeowner or property owner’s property. For that reason, those impacts by...
Most project owners and developers have every hope that their big construction project will go well. To do so, they will likely have a vigorous vetting process to make sure that they are relying only on quality contractors and subcontractors that will get the job done...
Whether it is to maintain a home, business or public park, each piece of land has its purpose. A land use plan describes how a parcel of land can be used. Zoning and land use laws dictate how the land is used and what kind of structures can be built upon it. While...
I. SUMMARY OF NEW STATUTE PENALIZING ATTEMPTS TO REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (codified as Sec. 381.00316, Florida Statutes) into law. The statute prohibits business entities (including not-for-profit...
Regardless of how much time, effort, and thought that you put into a construction contract, there’s a good chance that you’ll have to make changes as you get further into the project. That’s where change orders come into play. These modifications to the existing...
Condominium living is advertised and promoted as the pinnacle of comfort in Florida. With the amenities provided by a well-functioning condominium and any issue overseen by a trusted condominium board, it can be difficult to envision the worst-case scenario....
As rescuers continue to sift through the rubble of what was once a 12-story condo building, condo board members in other buildings throughout South Florida worry about the ramifications of their own decisions on matters similarly complex and technical. This tragedy...
Construction defects can severely damage a project or diminish the value of a home or building. Property owners should understand who may be liable for construction defects and the damages they may be able to receive to help them. Who is liable for construction...
The commercial real estate market in Florida has gone through quite a few ups and downs in recent years, especially the last year. Office buildings, industrial parks, warehouses, retail space – all of it is seeing different levels of demand, vacancy and sales. On top...
As the saying goes, part of running a successful business is “location, location, location.” But what happens if a business owner who is developing their new enterprise in Boca Raton runs into zoning issues? In such situations the business owner may need to seek a...
