Florida construction defect lawsuits must be commenced within the time periods provided by law. Failing to initiate a lawsuit on time usually results in the loss of the right to bring a claim. Therefore, understanding the time periods for construction defect suits is critical for both Florida contractors and property owners. Three concepts are keyContinue reading “What are the Time Limits for Florida Construction Defect Lawsuits?”
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5 Key, but Overlooked, Terms for Florida Leases
Renting residential property is a lucrative investment, but comes with its share of challenges. Using a thorough residential lease agreement may seem tedious, but is key to protecting landlords’ interests and ensuring a smooth tenant relationship. This blog post discusses five critical, but often overlooked, terms for Florida residential leases. Florida landlords who want toContinue reading “5 Key, but Overlooked, Terms for Florida Leases”
How to Transfer a Lien to a Bond in Florida
Florida construction liens provide contractors with a powerful tool in order to obtain delinquent payments from their customers. Recording a lien puts property owners in a precarious position, with several significant consequences: However, Florida law also provides a powerful tool for owners who need to quickly remove construction liens from their property. This is informallyContinue reading “How to Transfer a Lien to a Bond in Florida”
New Notice of Commencement, New Notice to Owner
In Florida, when an owner terminates a Notice of Commencement (NOC) and records a new NOC, subcontractors and suppliers are obliged to serve a new Notice to Owner (“NTO”), even if they are continuing work under the same contract and have previously served a NTO. The NTO is a document in Florida’s construction industry, servingContinue reading “New Notice of Commencement, New Notice to Owner”
A Supplier’s Supplier is Not a Lienor in Florida
One common question in Florida construction is whether a supplier to a supplier can claim a lien. This situation comes up in scenarios like the following: Hypothetical: A manufacturer sells its materials to a distributor. The distributor then sells the materials to a general contractor, who uses them to improve an owner’s property. The propertyContinue reading “A Supplier’s Supplier is Not a Lienor in Florida”
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