The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department announced on July 17, 2017 that they had arrested nine men for posing as licensed contractors. A spokesperson for the police department describes the men as being smooth-talking businessmen that despite having the ability to talk a good game, lacked the necessary skills to properly carry out the most basic […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
When you hire a Florida contractor to work on your home or business, you probably feel that it is a critical undertaking. You also probably expect the contractor to do exactly what the job requires according to your agreement. What happens if the contractor does not perform in accordance with your agreement? What can you […]
After a bad storm hits, it’s not all that uncommon that different contractors will rush into the area to try to take advantage of the uptick in work. While many, who may be canvassing the area, are licensed and insured, most likely just as many are not. Even though there is a strong chance that […]
Property owners have many rights. Chief among those is the right to not have their property damaged by others. If it is, they can make a legal claim for compensation. That is at the core of a construction dispute about debris-related damage in Biscayne Beach, Florida. A lawsuit, filed by the Bayside Terrace condominium association […]
If your home has suffered from storm or hurricane damage, you’ll want to make sure that you get the damage repaired as quickly as possible. If you ever need to sell your home, you want it to be in good repair, and storm damage — especially when it concerns your roof — could create more […]
Construction projects involve the investment of significant sums of money. This is one of the reasons it is so critical that, in drafting a work contract, you do so in a way that keeps your interests at heart. A well-crafted construction contract should thoroughly describe the project you’re looking to have completed. It should also […]
Having a home built is a milestone in a person’s life. It is exciting, stressful, overwhelming and fun all at once. Whether you’ve had a home built before or this is your first experience with new construction, it is in your best interest to protect yourself when hiring a contractor. Here are some tips to […]
Architects are supposed to turn dreams into realities — not the stuff of nightmares. Unfortunately, for one Florida development group, the architect it hired to develop its high-ticket high-rise in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami turned out to be highly negligent. The development group responsible for the project alleges that its architect fell far short […]
Construction defects can quickly make a dream home or business a nightmare. These defects reduce the value of your property, hurting the investment you’ve made. A construction defect can occur in many forms, but some common defects include things like water damage from poor seals or poor craftmanship. Some other common kinds of construction defects […]
Living in Florida, you’ve probably seen a number of hurricanes in your lifetime. Not too long after you head out to survey the damage the storm had caused to your home, contractors can be seen circulating your community or posting advertisements for their services online and in other public spaces seeing if you need any […]
