Construction laws can be very complex. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that construction work totals $1.7 trillion annually. Construction is a massive focus of our economy, and it’s essential for anyone involved to understand how these laws might affect their project. What is Construction Law? Construction law encompasses the laws, regulations, and ordinances that […]
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Who Is Responsible for Construction Defects?
One of the most critical questions to answer after the discovery of a construction defect is who is responsible for the damage? That may not be a quick or easy thing to determine. What Can Go Wrong with a Construction Project Many things can go wrong on a construction project ranging from bad design, […]
Construction Liens 101
Although you may have heard of a construction lien, not everyone knows about the ins and outs, what they are for and how they work. What is a Construction Lien? A construction lien (also called a mechanic’s lien) is a legal tool used by individuals and companies when a property owner fails to pay […]
Developer Liability for Building Code Violations Under Section 553.84, Florida Statutes
Among the numerous causes of action available to construction defect plaintiffs in the State of Florida, there is Florida Statute Section 553.84, which creates a statutory cause of action for owners based on violations of the Florida Building Code against parties who “committed” the violation. Defering Responsibility to Other Parties In construction defect litigation, […]
Statutory Mechanisms to Potentially Remove and Extinguish Construction Liens
A construction lien is filed against your property claiming that a contractor (or even a subcontractor hired by your contractor) was not paid for labor, services, and/or materials rendered. However, there are statutory mechanisms under Fla. Stat. §§ 713.22 and 713.24, which permit a property owner to transfer the lien to a security and […]