Quick Answers to Florida Law Questions
Understanding and complying with Florida Statute 489.126 is essential for contractors to maintain legal standards and build trust with clients. This statute outlines how you must handle deposit monies received for residential construction projects. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure you meet these legal requirements: Step 1: Initial Payment and Permits Receive Initial Payment: Apply … Read more
Florida has introduced new measures to tackle unlawful detainer and squatting issues through Chapter 82 of the Florida Statutes, also known as the “Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer” law. This law outlines the legal framework for addressing situations where individuals occupy property without legal right. Here’s an in-depth look at the key elements of Chapter … Read more
If you are a licensed contractor in Florida looking to qualify an additional business organization, you might be wondering whether you need to appear before the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). According to Rule 61G4-15.0021, the answer depends on specific circumstances related to your involvement with the new business. Key Points of Rule 61G4-15.0021: Practical … Read more
In the wake of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and legal professionals are closely examining the interplay between contractual force majeure clauses and common law defenses such as impossibility and frustration of purpose. Understanding how these legal concepts interact is crucial for managing contracts during unforeseen events. Understanding Force Majeure Clauses Force majeure … Read more
Even if an insurer maintains right to deny coverage or to rescind a policy or its reinstatement, it cannot have its cake and eat it too. When an insured reinstates a policy after cancellation for non-payment, the insurer cannot deny coverage and retain premium paid for the time period covering the loss event. Florida law … Read more
It is not always clear whether certain scopes of work require a licensed professional to perform, or if they can be performed by a handyman. The DBPR’s Construction Contracting website offers examples of services that require a person with a Florida license to perform. The list is not all inclusive. Needs a License Does not … Read more
This article is a Quick Answer Page on Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, provided by Andrew Douglas, P.A. What is Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Florida? How do I prove an Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claim in Florida? What are the elements of a claim for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Florida? … Read more