July 22, 2013 The Construction Defect Center is urging homeowners who had a home fire to contact them immediately, if it has been determined the home’s fire was caused by a failure of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), as a result of a lightning strike to the home during an electrical storm. On July 8th… Continue reading Fire Caused By A Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Gas Leak Caused By A Thunderstorm
BINGO Word of the Day – July 26th
The current game is now: X BINGO – make a “X” from all four corners. Today’s Useless Fact: Almonds are members of the peach family. Here is today’s word: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL GREEN ENERGY JOEL… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – July 26th
9 Tips For Final Payment Affidavits
Aaron Thalwitzer – July 15, 2013 Don’t let a defective Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavit wreck your lien rights. Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavits are not particularly complex, but they are extremely important. Under 713.06(5)(d)(1), Florida Statutes, “[w]hen the final payment under a direct contract becomes due the contractor . . . [t]he contractor shall give to… Continue reading 9 Tips For Final Payment Affidavits
BINGO Word of the Day – July 25th
The current game is now: X BINGO – make a “X” from all four corners. Today’s Useless Fact: The spring thaw finally allows cemeteries in Alaska to start digging graves for those who died during the winter. Here is today’s word: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – July 25th
Builders in California May Further Limit the Statute of Limitations
Darren Johnson – July 19, 2013 The California Court of Appeal has upheld a provision in a construction contract by which the builder effectively shaved six years off the limitations period in which the owner could bring a construction defect lawsuit. In Brisbane Lodging L.P. v. Webcor Builders, Inc., 2013 DJDAR 7127 (June 3, 2013),… Continue reading Builders in California May Further Limit the Statute of Limitations