Construction defects can result from a variety of different situations and circumstances. Four years of research, however, found that the most common reason for construction defects was poorly trained contractors. Because of the significance of construction defects,...
Construction Law
Breach of construction contract claims
Construction projects involving the establishment, renovation, and remodeling of buildings can be a huge undertaking. Project owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and other parties are often involved in various aspects of the project and therefore, multiple...
Identifying construction defects
New construction expectations are not always met. Construction defects are common but can cause delay, inconvenience and even physical risks to people and property. Dealing with these defects may involve construction law litigation. General defects Defects usually...
Key steps to take when having construction work done in Florida
Floridians who are refurbishing a home they already own or are buying a new property with the intention of having major construction work done will undoubtedly be excited about these pending improvements. There should also be vigilance as to who is hired to do the...
Condo association files suit over building’s construction defects
Commercial development is big business throughout Florida. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is that the real estate market is lucrative and Florida is an alluring place to live. Still, there are frequently issues with large-scale projects and...
What does a bond have to do with a construction project?
Many people in Palm Beach County may think of a bond as something people will need if they get a drunk driving charge or have another brush with the law. For others, they may think of the bonds they have from the United States Treasury which they can redeem for more...
Review of Florida’s construction lien law
Like other states, Florida allows contractors, sub-contractors and other providers of parts and labor who are involved in the construction industry to file construction liens, which also commonly get referred to as mechanic’s lien. In theory, construction liens...
Pre-construction suite analysis provides protection
Property damage claims from construction operations routinely occur. But contractors can protection themselves against construction law actions by regularly performing pre- and post-construction surveys. Problems Noise, vibrations, traffic disruption and other...
Appeals Court orders new vote on Boca Raton beach duplex
As large developments use increasingly large amounts of available land in South Florida, the conflict between developers’ plans and environmental regulations becomes ever more acute. In a recent case involving a developer’s plan to build a four-story duplex, the Palm...
Understanding construction law and alleged construction defects
In Boca Raton and throughout Florida, construction can be an arduous process with the contractors doing the work and the property owner having certain expectations as to how it will be completed. If there are allegations of construction defects, it could be resolved...