When you hire professionals for new construction or a remodeling project, you probably have a vision of what the finished space should look like. You may want hardwood flooring to replace the worn and dated carpet that currently covers the floor or want to use...
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What you need to know about a force majeure clause
As a contractor, you’ve learned to plan for just about every eventuality before you begin a project. However, sometimes things are simply beyond your control. That’s why construction contracts need a force majeure clause to prevent them from being held liable if...
What are the main types of construction defects?
You’ve put a lot of money into your home, and you can’t say you’re happy with the results. Your contractor says that everything is done, but you think the work leaves a lot to be desired. Does that equate to a construction defect? Maybe. It’s one thing if you aren’t...
Common safety risks on Florida construction sites
Construction sites can be high-pressured environments even at the best of times. Often, both employers and employees are obliged to meet tight deadlines. Occasionally, these conditions may tempt all parties to try and cut corners. However, cutting corners is likely...
Florida’s construction defect laws
A construction defect is a problem in the construction that lowers its value or functionality. Some flaws are immediately apparent, such as water leaks, while many others go unnoticed for years after the structure was completed. Apparent defects are termed "patent."...
3 grounds for contesting a will in Florida
The Centers for Disease Control reported that the average death rate in the U.S. was 869.7 deaths per every 100,000 individuals in 2019. That same year almost three million Americans died. Death is an unavoidable fact of life and one that may leave behind probate...
How long do I have to make a construction defect claim?
When you pay money to a construction company to build you a property, you assume they will do the job well. Yet, sometimes things do not turn out as you hoped. When flaws are apparent, you can take action straight away, but what if you do not notice a problem for...
What should I include in a construction contract?
If you work in construction, you know better than anyone the importance of a solid set of foundations. Yet this applies not only to the building but to your working relationships too. While a construction contract is made of paper rather than concrete and steel, it is...
Using a construction lien to obtain payment
As a subcontractor who works on large construction projects, you may be in the middle of a long line of people waiting for payment to come down from the owner and through the contractors and subcontractors. Just like all the others working on the project, you need the...