RETROACTIVITY OF NEWLY-ENACTED LAWS IN THE CONDOMINIUM CONTEXT
In Florida, Homeowners (HOA) and Condominium Owners (COA) Associations are governed by Chapters 718 and 720, Florida Statutes as well as their recorded declarations and other governing documents. From time to time, the Legislature will make amendments to Chapters 718 and 720, Florida Statutes. An important question arises...
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Owner’s Liability for Hiring a Negligent Contractor
Oftentimes, we hire individuals or companies based upon very little investigation. Such was the case in Suarez v. Gonzalez, 820 So. 2d 342, (Fla. 4th DCA 2002). In Suarez, an owner's daughter hired a handyman and paid him in cash. There was no contract. The owner could not remember the man's name,...
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HOW DO I PROVE A CONSTRUCTION DEFECT EXISTS?
Question: "How do I prove that a construction defect exists?”
The best way to prove construction defect is through the testimony of an expert. An engineer is the best person to hire. The engineer can...
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How Long Is a Judgment Good for in Florida?
If you have won a lawsuit and obtained a judgment against someone in Florida, you may wonder how long that judgment remains enforceable. Under Florida law, a domestic judgment is valid for 20 years. However, there are critical nuances that judgment holders must understand to ensure they can effectively enforce their...
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UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
If you have ever worked in the construction industry in Florida, you have likely heard of the scenario where one individual utilizes the construction license of another. There are many different arrangements, but a common practice is for a licensed individual or company to...
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WHY EARLY WISE COUNSEL IS PARAMOUNT
“Hey there, I’m just out here on my bike and thinking about my clients and the big picture of conflict and how I, as a lawyer, can best bless my clients and really give them the greatest value for coming to see me....
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WHAT WOULD YOUR PAST CLIENTS SAY ABOUT YOU?
Question: "What Would Your Past Clients Say About You?”
If somebody wanted to know what my past clients would say about me, I would direct them to lawyers.com or Avvo or some...
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS IN FLORIDA
PART II - IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS IN FLORIDA
This is part 2 of a 3-part series of blogs on the basics of drafting and recording...
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DRAFTING AND RECORDING A CLAIM OF LIEN IN FLORIDA
BASICS OF FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW
PART I - DRAFTING AND RECORDING A CLAIM OF LIEN IN FLORIDA
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FRAUDULENT FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIENS
PART III - FRAUDULENT FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIENS
As powerful as Florida’s construction lien laws are for contractors and subcontractors seeking to protect their rights to payment for...
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