Jeffrey S. Wertman | Berger Singerman LLP | May 10, 2016 Over the years, there has been considerable litigation over whether or not a construction lien in Florida has been timely filed. As construction projects increase in number, many expect there to be an escalation in construction lien filings. Construction participants, such as contractors, subcontractors,… Continue reading Doing Business in Florida, “Has the 90-Day Deadline to Record a Florida Construction Lien Started Ticking?”
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“60 Days” Means 60 Days – Appellate Court Reiterates Construction Lien Law Will Be Strictly Construed
Thomas P. Wert | Roetzel & Andress | April 28, 2016 On April 8th, a Florida Court of Appeal confirmed once again that the deadlines set forth in Florida’s construction lien law will be strictly construed by the courts. In Hiller v. Phoenix Assoc. of South Fla., Inc., 2016 WL 1386642, the District Court of… Continue reading “60 Days” Means 60 Days – Appellate Court Reiterates Construction Lien Law Will Be Strictly Construed
Utah Amends Law to Add Procedures to Address Excessive Precontruction and Constructions Liens
Amy L. Pierce | Pillsbury | June 3, 2015 Recently, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law House Bill 46, new law that amends the provisions relating to unauthorized and excessive claims of preconstruction and construction liens. For those parties who agree to arbitrate claims for a residential project or for $50,000 or less, H.B. 46… Continue reading Utah Amends Law to Add Procedures to Address Excessive Precontruction and Constructions Liens
Florida Construction Liens: Construction Liens On Leased Property
W. Mason – Fox Rothschild LLP – March 7, 2014 When entering into a lease, especially for commercial property, the parties often contemplate that the tenant will make improvements to the leased premises. The question arises: is the property subject to a construction lien where the contract for improvements is with the tenant? The Florida… Continue reading Florida Construction Liens: Construction Liens On Leased Property
Florida Construction Liens: Construction Liens On Condominium Properties
W. Mason – Fox Rothschild LLP – March 8, 2014 Under Florida law, no lien of any kind can be recorded against a condominium property as a whole without the unanimous consent of the unit owners. Of course, in order to earn this protection, the condominium property must have recorded a valid declaration of condominium.… Continue reading Florida Construction Liens: Construction Liens On Condominium Properties