Category Archives: Construction Litigation
Home-Remodeling Contractors Need Legal Protection
Home-remodeling projects are on the rise. According to reporting from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), an estimated $300 billion will be spent on home improvements in the year 2016 alone. Not only would this be the 5th straight year of rising home improvement expenditures, but it would also be a new record, passing… Read More »
Did You Provide Labor or Materials for a Construction Project Without Receiving Payment?
You have legal options available. Florida law provides contractors with considerable tools to seek fair compensation for the labor and materials that they have provided to a construction project. While all standard contract rights also still apply, other legal options are available as well. Specifically, you may be able to get a construction lien… Read More »
How Can You Protect Your Property From a Construction Lien?
A construction lien, also known as a mechanic’s lien, is a security interest in a property. Contractors, subcontractors and individuals who provide materials or labor in an effort to improve a property may be able to seek a construction lien under certain circumstances. Specifically, if these parties did not receive full and fair payment… Read More »
Florida Construction Litigation: The Importance of the Statute of Limitations
Recently, Florida’s Court of Appeal for the Fifth District released an instructive opinion on a statute of limitations case. The case was in relation to a construction litigation dispute. The decision, Lawrence and Laura Brock v. Garner Window and Door Sales, involved a homeowner’s construction defect claim, and was decided in early May. The… Read More »
Construction Failure: Design Professional Malpractice
Construction projects often involve design professionals such as architects, engineers or structural consultants. When hired, these professionals have a legal duty to provide services that fully meet the legal standard of care. If a construction failure occurs, a dispute can arise over whether or not this issue was caused by a design professional breaching… Read More »
The Florida Construction Defect Statute
A construction project that did not go right is frustrating for all sides. Before property owners take any legal action against a developer, construction company, contractor or any other involved party, there are some strict requirements that must be followed under Florida law. Failure to do so can put legal rights in jeopardy. Conversely,… Read More »
