Adam B. Edgecombe | Jimerson & Cobb P.A. | September 8, 2016 Though many construction professionals are generally familiar with Florida’s lien law, there is a little-known and little-used provision within the lien statutes that can prove to be a game-changer for subcontractors (or sub-subcontractors) when used correctly and in the proper factual circumstances. Section… Continue reading A Game-Changer for Subcontractors in Payment Disputes
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As New Condominiums Rise in Florida, Will There Be a Surge in New Construction Defects Suits?
Jeffrey S. Wertman | Berger Singerman LLP | September 6, 2016 As construction of condominiums in Miami continues, developers have migrated north and are building new residential condominium towers in Broward County, including in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale Beach area. According to published reports, developers are constructing 17 new condominium buildings with units… Continue reading As New Condominiums Rise in Florida, Will There Be a Surge in New Construction Defects Suits?
Construction E-lert — Why Design Professionals and Contractors Should be Aware of Florida’s Revised Public Records Act
Rouselle “Bo”Sutton, III | GrayRobinson PA | August 31, 2016 Florida’s Public Records Act (“Act”) was recently revised to make prior amendments to the Act easier to comply with for Public Agencies, as well as those acting on their behalf. Its other purpose was to curb litigation and liability for attorneys’ fees from public information… Continue reading Construction E-lert — Why Design Professionals and Contractors Should be Aware of Florida’s Revised Public Records Act
Without Insurance Coverage, What Good Is Construction Defect Law?
John Moore | Daily Business Review | August 23, 2016 In 2003, the Florida Legislature, with the stated goals of reducing the amount of construction-defect litigation and protecting the rights of property owners, created a mandatory pre-litigation alternative dispute resolution proceeding by enacting Chapter 558 of the Florida statutes. Pursuant to Chapter 558, before a… Continue reading Without Insurance Coverage, What Good Is Construction Defect Law?
Recent Changes to Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund Effective July 1, 2016
Christopher M. Cobb | Jimerson & Cobb P.A. | June 15, 2016 The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund was created under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes as a separate account in the Professional Regulation Trust Fund. The recovery fund is funded pursuant to s. 468.631. Its purpose is to provide relief for Florida homeowners who have been… Continue reading Recent Changes to Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund Effective July 1, 2016