Brandon José | Lowndes Two recent Florida appellate decisions, Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga, and Vuletic Group, LLC v. Malkin, have clarified and reinforced a critical principle in Florida construction law: damages for construction defect claims must be measured as of the date of breach, not the date of the expert report or the date of trial.… Continue reading Florida Construction Defect Damages: Sabga, Vuletic, and the Date of Breach
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Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida
Stephanie Eaton | Spilman Thomas & Battle Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11, 2025, confirming that in Florida, remediation costs for defective… Continue reading Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida
Florida is not Playing Games with Unlicensed Contracting
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Lately, Florida is NOT playing any games with unlicensed contractors. And the results are harsh. BE WARY. This is demonstrated in the recent opinion CAM Bradford Homes, LLC v. Arrants, 2025 WL 1715893 (Fla. 5th DCA 2025). In this case, an owner hired a contractor to build a house. The… Continue reading Florida is not Playing Games with Unlicensed Contracting
Florida’s New “Prompt Processing” Requirement for Construction Contract Change Orders on Public Works Projects
Brett Henson | Carlton Fields Effective July 1, 2025, Chapter 2025-140, Laws of Florida, titled an “Act Relating to Construction Regulations,” enacted House Bill 683. This bill makes several changes to Florida’s construction laws, including requirements for “prompt processing” of change orders. Prompt Processing of Change Orders Florida’s Local Government Prompt Payment Act, described in… Continue reading Florida’s New “Prompt Processing” Requirement for Construction Contract Change Orders on Public Works Projects
Florida Imposes Mandatory 1-Year Warranty on Newly Constructed Homes
Bret Feldman | Phelps Dunbar Effective July 1, Florida law will require builders of newly constructed homes to provide a mandatory 1-year warranty against material construction defects. The new statute, Section 553.837, Florida Statutes, establishes minimum warranty standards and remedies, and will have significant implications for residential builders, developers, and real estate professionals operating in Florida. The… Continue reading Florida Imposes Mandatory 1-Year Warranty on Newly Constructed Homes