
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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I RECEIVED A NOTICE TO OWNER; WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Question: "I received a Notice to Owner; what should I do?”
My name is Jim Boatman. I’m an attorney and work out of Naples, Florida and periodically I like to take some questions that I’ve received...
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WHAT ARE TYPICAL NON-FORECLOSURE MITIGATION OPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?
Question: "What are typical non-foreclosure mitigation options for commercial property?"
In a commercial default situation, where you're dealing with loss mitigation, you have the opportunity to either come to an...
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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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AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEBTS OF MY EX-WIFE OR EX-HUSBAND?
Question: "Am I responsible for the debts of my ex-wife or ex-husband?”
“If the debts in question are only your ex-wife's or ex-husband's, you should not...
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WHAT IS A FRAUDULENT LIEN AND WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR FILING ONE?
A fraudulent lien is one that is calculated either with an intentional effort to inflate the lien, or if it includes materials or services that were not actually provided on the job, or if it's put...
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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 CAN CAUSE A DEFAULT AND ACCELERATION IN A COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE?
Default and acceleration in a commercial mortgage will often happen just as a function of the debtor's failure to pay the payments when due. Beyond that, sometimes the debtor will try and transfer the title to the property, or the creditor may make the determination...
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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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