Richard Giller | GreenspoonMarder Historic rainfall and water intrusion from king tides have left homes, condominiums, and businesses along Florida’s East Coast facing significant property damage and difficult insurance questions. From water intrusion into the first floors of homes and businesses and damaged personal property to water causing interruption in businesses and costly repairs, many… Continue reading Recovering From Water Damage in Florida? Understanding How to Navigate the Claims Process
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Hidden Home Damage After A Storm: Understanding Johnson v. Davis Claims In Florida
Brian Stephens | Lowndes Following hurricanes and other natural disasters, our attorneys frequently receive calls from homeowners who discover previously unknown damage while making repairs to their homes. As walls are opened, roofing materials are removed, or damaged areas are exposed, homeowners sometimes uncover evidence of prior water intrusion, structural damage, or inadequate repairs that… Continue reading Hidden Home Damage After A Storm: Understanding Johnson v. Davis Claims In Florida
Condo Liens: A Recent Florida Case Highlights One of Many Pitfalls in Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Lee Tomlinson | Adams & Reese For Florida contractors, a mechanic’s lien is one of the strongest tools for getting paid. Florida lien law is also unforgiving, and it gets more complicated when the work is performed on a condominium’s common elements. A recent Second District Court of Appeal decision, Stein v. Reynolds Ventures, Inc.,… Continue reading Condo Liens: A Recent Florida Case Highlights One of Many Pitfalls in Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Contract Provisions Florida Homebuilders Should Revisit in a Rising-Cost Environment
Jessica McGinnis | Lowndes Over the past few years, the math has changed when it comes to building homes. Lumber prices may have retreated from their pandemic peaks, but concrete, roofing materials, impact-rated windows, and skilled labor remain stubbornly expensive and unpredictable. Meanwhile, buyers are rate-sensitive, margins are thinner, and the window between contract execution… Continue reading Contract Provisions Florida Homebuilders Should Revisit in a Rising-Cost Environment
When a Comma Is the Decisive Factor: The Importance of Precision in Forum Selection Clauses
Jordan N. Bittle and Suzanne M. Busser | Holland & Knight Under Florida law, the distinction between a permissive and mandatory forum selection clause can hinge on something as small as a single comma. In Treasure Coast Classical Academy v. The Optima Foundation, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal held that a comma separating… Continue reading When a Comma Is the Decisive Factor: The Importance of Precision in Forum Selection Clauses