Monthly Archives: December 2020
COVID Related Problems in Construction Law Contracts
Although technically there are no laws that require that construction or building jobs be halted, the COVID crisis—as well as some shutdowns that are currently beginning to occur again in other states—can cause problems for builders or contractors who are trying to meet deadlines on construction sites. Are you, as a builder or contractor,… Read More »
More Common Construction Contractual Terms That Can Cause Problems
A while back, we wrote about common terms in construction law contracts that contractors, builders, or owners entering into construction law contracts, should be aware of. Let’s take a look at other provisions, which are standard in almost every kind of contract—so standard, that many people overlook or ignore them, even though they can… Read More »
Fraudulent Construction Liens in Florida
According to the National Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), Florida ranked 6th in 2019 in commercial construction spending. With the instability that the pandemic has brought in 2020, many projects have been put on hold or have been changed, leaving the parties in payment disputes. What is a Construction Lien? The term mechanic’s… Read More »
Betterment and Reasonability in Construction Law Contracts
As a general rule, when there is a breach of contract action, a party that has been injured by a breach, must receive the “benefit of the bargain”—that is, the party can receive whatever benefit it would have gotten had the contract been performed. However, a party is not supposed to benefit, or get… Read More »
Common Contractual Terms That Can Create Big Problems
If you enter into a construction contract, it can be easy to focus on the construction related terms and conditions, and give short notice to the more legal aspects of the contract. Some terms are used over and over again in construction law contracts, yet builders often overlook these provisions. Here are some common… Read More »
