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...
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...
The logistics of a construction project can be incredibly complex. After all, it’s not just a developer working with one construction company to complete the project at hand. Instead, that general contractor probably has a number of subcontractors to carry out certain...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
