Category Archives: Construction Law
Staying Out Of Legal Trouble With The Government
You may have heard of laws in Florida, specifically, the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which allows aggrieved consumers to sue business for behavior which is…well, unfair or deceptive. While that may seem inexact or repetitive, it is necessarily so, because of the broad definition of these terms. They literally encompass, and mean… Read More »
Changes Are Coming To The Roof Replacement Rule
If you are in the construction industry, or you own any property that happens to have a roof on it, then a new law that goes into effect shortly should be of interest to you. It has to do with roof replacement, and how much of a roof needs to be replaced when there… Read More »
Don’t Forget These Vital Parts Of Your Construction Contracts
Construction projects are complex, with a lot of moving parts, deadlines, expenses, and factors to consider. Many of those factors may be unknown or uncertain. That’s why you want your construction contracts to be as comprehensive as possible, in an attempt for them to cover and consider all possibilities, and to avoid lawsuits down… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Errors In Construction Plans?
Often, things go wrong on a construction site. There are things we simply can’t control or foresee, and there are things that we can, but mistakes still happen. But sometimes, mistakes on a construction site aren’t because of how the property is built, or because of something that the contractor or builder did or… Read More »
Trade Secrets In Your Construction Business
Take a minute and think of all the things that you have developed through the years in your construction business. All the processes, procedures, and the “how to’s” of your business. Who are your preferred vendors? What processes do you use to get a construction process going? What agreements do you use with vendors… Read More »
Are Any Delays Considered Excusable On A Construction Project?
In the construction world, delays can be devastating for an owner. When construction is supposed to be finished by a certain time, and it isn’t, it can have effects on your bottom line, your ability to do business, and the amount of time you’re paying to have the construction crew at the job site…. Read More »
Don’t Foreclose A Lien Unless You Understand Lien Priority
One good thing about construction related work, is that you have the ability to lien property and foreclose in the event that you are not paid for the work performed. But that doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get paid, even if you did foreclose. That’s because of lien priority. What is Lien Priority? You likely… Read More »
Construction Lien Foreclosures And Lien Priority Problems
The ability to foreclose on mechanics and construction liens is a powerful tool in ensuring that you get paid. Most creditors can lien property, but cannot foreclose—even most court judgments can’t be foreclosed on to force payment. But construction liens can. Should You Foreclose? But before worrying about whether you can foreclose, is the… Read More »
Dealing With Inflation In Your Construction Contracts And Bids
Inflation hits all of us hard, and no industry is immune to the effects of rampant inflation. But there are few industries that get hit harder with inflation, than construction does. Margins are tight, profits slim, and when a product or material ends up costing more than it should, it can eat into profits,… Read More »
What Is Time Is Of The Essence, And When Should It Be Used?
When you agree to a contract with another party, you may assume that completion of the project or the tasks in the contract in a timely manner, are automatically required. But you may be surprised to know that timelines or expediency isn’t always something that courts consider to be as important as you consider… Read More »
