Mold can be a construction defect, mainly caused by faulty building practices that allow moisture to seep into your home. Mold thrives in damp environments, and construction issues like poor ventilation, improper sealing or leaks can create the perfect conditions for...
Florida's building code protects homes and buildings from hurricane damage. These strict rules have helped reduce destruction during recent storms. However, some residents face challenges when rebuilding after a hurricane. Why Florida's building code matters Florida's...
When purchasing a property in Florida, it's crucial to understand that sellers must disclose any known defects that might affect the property's value or desirability. This requirement helps ensure buyers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions....
Fiduciary duty is a legal and ethical obligation that one party, known as the fiduciary, owes to another party, typically a partner, shareholder or client. In the context of business partnerships, fiduciary duties include acting in the partnership's best interest,...
Construction projects are complex undertakings, and even though a schedule is typically set out prior to the start of the project, it rarely goes according to plan. Sometimes, this is not an issue for a homeowner. However, sometimes, it can be. When this happens, it...
Poor workmanship refers to the substandard quality of work performed during a construction project. It can involve using harmful materials or lousy work practices, even both. Poor workmanship can be a big problem for owners or managers of large Florida buildings. What...
When an owner in a construction project does not comply with the proper payment rules under §713.06 Fla. Stats., he/she may be required to pay subcontractors or suppliers twice for the same work performed. Here is an example: The agreement between the contractor and...
Good Design, Good Designers and the Correct Budget Process There are many decisions that a property owner or developer (let’s call them owner) must make when creating a plan to build a residential or commercial building(s) on land they own. None are more important...
Normally, when a business individual or group decides to start a new business, it is because they have a concept that, based upon prior experience and coupled with some source of working capital, they believe will be successful. This is an exciting moment. However,...
Given the obvious roles of the owner, contractor and design professionals, how are risks in a construction project legally allocated? It seems so simple: the owner tells the design professional what they want to build and the design professionals prepare drawings and...