Florida Contractor Disputes Involving Unreasonable Deposits
Hiring a contractor for home repairs, renovations, or construction projects is often a significant financial and emotional investment. Unfortunately, disputes sometimes arise when contractors fail to uphold their responsibilities, particularly when large deposits are involved. At Boatman Ricci, we frequently assist clients in resolving these disputes and protecting their rights under...
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WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION LIEN?
A construction lien is a lien placed against a piece of real property that has been improved by a contractor, a sub-contractor, or a materialman. Any of those parties, if they feel like they have not been fully compensated for efforts they provided, can record...
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WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION DEFECT?
A construction defect is a failure in workmanship either defined by industry standards or the Florida Building Code. It's important, if you believe that you are facing a construction defect, that you consult with an attorney who is familiar with Chapter 558. There's an entire...
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FLORIDA HOMEOWNER’S CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND
You did the right thing. You hired a licensed contractor to do a project for you, obtained a permit, and placed a deposit down. The contractor began doing the work but somewhere along the line he completely abandoned the project. You try to find...
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“LET’S COMMENCE” — A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF FLORIDA’S NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT STATUTE
In general, an owner (or an owner’s agent) is required to record a Notice of Commencement in the clerk’s office and post either a certified copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement or a notarized statement that...
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THE RISKY BUSINESS OF DETERMINING HOW LONG A CONTRACTOR HAS TO RECORD AN EFFECTIVE CLAIM OF LIEN
Lien rights under §713.08(5) expire 90 days from the final furnishing of labor, services or materials on a job. Figuring out that “final furnishing” date can be tricky under Florida law. Don’t cut it close. To be safe, start your 90-day calculation when the majority of your work has been completed on...
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