Tag Archives: Construction Lien
Florida Court Rules Against Trump Golf Course in Construction Lien Case
No stranger to the headlines, President Donald Trump recently found himself in the news after his company lost a Miami-Dade County construction lien dispute. On April 12th, 2017, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal issued a ruling in the case of Trump Endeavor LLC v. Fernich, Inc. d/b/a The Paint Spot. The appeals court… Read More »
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 »
