Construction Law

Owning commercial property often means making major investments. Not only is the price per square foot for commercial real estate often higher than the price per square foot for residential real estate, but maintenance requirements and risks can be higher as well....

As a Florida native, you’ll know how much you value your swimming pool during those hot and humid summers. It provides a space to cool off from the heat and doubles up as a great space for entertaining family and friends at the weekend and in the evening. One of the...

When working with subcontractors, it’s important to use contracts and official documentation. This can clearly define the role between the two parties. It helps to limit disputes and perhaps solve those that do occur anyway. But what goes into a subcontractor...

Perceived construction defects will always be a source of dispute. But there are certainly different ways that these defects can be defined. Two of the most basic categories for construction defects are patent defects and latent defects. Perhaps the easiest way to...

It's been several years since you completed a construction job, and now the homeowner is contacting you about a defect. Are you responsible for any problems that appear long after the job is complete? As a contractor, it is important to know the laws and regulations...

Unlike many states, most construction projects can continue all year round in Florida. However, we have more than our fair share of extreme weather events that can delay or even derail a project.  That’s one reason why a force majeure clause is necessary in every...

There's a lot of tension in the relationship between a property owner and the professionals helping them remodel, repair or upgrade the home. Regardless of whether the property is an investment property or someone's primary residence, homeowners often want top-notch...