When You Must Comply—and When You Don’t If you’re involved in a construction defect dispute in Florida—whether you’re a property owner, contractor, subcontractor, or design professional—Florida Statutes Chapter 558 may apply. This law requires certain parties to send a pre-suit notice of construction defects and give the contractor or responsible party an opportunity to inspect and repair before … Read more
What Florida Contractors and Business Owners Need to Protect Their Interests In Florida’s construction industry, it’s common for a licensed contractor to qualify a company they don’t own. But too often, these arrangements are based on trust, a few emails, or a handshake—without a written agreement. That’s risky for both sides. A Qualifier Agreement isn’t just a … Read more
Understanding the Legal Duties of Qualifying Agents Under Florida Law If you’re a licensed contractor in Florida, you’ve likely been approached by someone asking: “Will you qualify my company so we can operate under your license?” On the surface, it may seem like a simple business arrangement. But the moment you agree to become a qualifier—or … Read more
Evictions in Florida aren’t always as simple as serving a notice and filing paperwork. In many cases, tenants actively participate in the process and raise legal defenses that can delay or even prevent a landlord from obtaining possession of the property. Whether you’re evicting for non-payment of rent, lease violations, or a holdover tenancy, it’s … Read more
What Contractors, Property Owners, and Developers Need to Know Construction liens are powerful tools—but also legal minefields. If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, developer, or property owner in Florida, chances are you’ll deal with a construction lien dispute at some point. Whether you’re trying to enforce your right to payment or remove a lien that doesn’t belong, … Read more
If you’re a developer in Florida, disputes with contractors aren’t just inconvenient — they can delay projects, increase costs, and threaten your bottom line. From missed deadlines to payment conflicts or construction defects, it’s critical to manage contractor issues proactively and legally to keep your project moving. This guide outlines key legal tips for Florida developers to … Read more
Why Legal Demand Letters Are More Effective—and How We Can Help If you’ve been ignored, underpaid, or wronged by a person or business, you may be considering a demand letter. It’s a smart move—but here’s the truth: a demand letter from a Florida attorney carries far more weight than one you write yourself. Whether you’re trying to … Read more
Not every broken promise is fraud — and not every breach of contract is just a business mistake. In Florida, the line between a breach of contract and business fraud can determine whether you can recover punitive damages, rescind a deal, or hold someone personally liable. If your company has been misled, shortchanged, or outright lied to, it’s important … Read more
A Step-by-Step Legal and Practical Guide for Florida Property Owners Hiring a contractor should move your project forward—not leave you with substandard work, unfinished spaces, or thousands of dollars in damage. Unfortunately, many Florida property owners—both residential and commercial—find themselves asking the same question:“What do I do now that the contractor abandoned the job or … Read more
What Every Contractor Should Know Before Lending Their License In Florida, it’s common for licensed contractors to be asked to “qualify” a construction company. Maybe it’s a friend, a former employer, or a business partner offering a monthly fee in exchange for the use of your license. Sounds like easy money, right? But here’s what … Read more