Construction liens can create major problems for Florida property owners. Even when you pay your general contractor in full, a subcontractor, laborer, or supplier may still file a lien if they were not paid for work or materials provided to your project. For homeowners, commercial property owners, and developers, a construction lien can delay a … Read more
When a licensed contractor “qualifies” a construction business they don’t own, the first concern is usually financial — not technical: “If the company mismanages money, am I on the hook?” Florida’s contractor licensing framework includes a role designed to address that concern: the Financially Responsible Officer (FRO). This post explains what an FRO is in plain English … Read more
When Florida homeowners hire a contractor for construction or renovation, it’s common to pay a deposit upfront. But what happens when the contractor cashes the check—and then disappears or fails to begin the job? While many homeowners assume they can cancel the contract outright, the law is more nuanced. Florida Statute § 489.126 does not give a … Read more
Protecting Contractors, Subcontractors, and Property Owners Across Florida In the construction world, even a well-written contract doesn’t guarantee a smooth project. Payment issues, delays, defective work, and scope changes can all lead to one thing: a contract dispute. And in Florida, where construction law is both technical and tightly regulated, having the right legal representation makes … Read more
Choosing the right contractor can make or break your construction or renovation project. In Florida, hiring the wrong person can lead to unlicensed work, code violations, payment disputes, or even liens on your property. The best protection? Ask the right questions before you sign the contract — not after the problems begin. Here are the top questions Florida property … Read more
Practical Legal Steps to Recover What You’re Owed Late or unpaid invoices are more than just a nuisance—they’re a threat to your cash flow, your ability to operate, and your bottom line. Whether you’re in construction, professional services, distribution, or another industry, Florida businesses have legal tools to collect unpaid balances—but you have to use them … Read more
If a (non-owner) interested party (Contractor, Subcontractor) transfers to cash a lien placed on the Owner’s property, is that party perpetually obligated to increase security upon motion and order obtained by the foreclosing plaintiff for the pendency of the case. The law is unsettled, but seems to answer this question in the negative. Florida Law … Read more
In Florida, a party to a contract may seek to invoke the equitable jurisdiction of the Court to enforce a contract that does not accurately reflect the agreement made by the parties. If the Contract does not accurately reflect the agreement between the parties, a party can ask the Court to reform the contract to accurately reflect the true intentions … Read more
Contingency Cases Most attorneys only take commercial litigation cases on an hourly rate basis. We take contingency construction cases. Call us for a case evaluation to see if your case qualifies for contingency fee representation. Contingency Cases Contingency Cases – a contingency fee structure is available for certain construction case. We look at different factors in determining … Read more
Contingency Construction Cases Most attorneys only take construction cases on an hourly rate basis. We take contingency construction cases. Call us for a case evaluation to see if your case qualifies for contingency fee representation. Contingency Construction Cases Contingency Construction Cases – a contingency fee structure is available for certain construction case. We look at … Read more
Overview The Miller Act requires that prime contractors for the construction, alteration, or repair of Federal buildings furnish a payment bond for contracts in excess of $100,000. Other payment protections may be provided for contracts between $30,000 and $100,000. The payment bond is required as security for the protection of those supplying labor and/or materials … Read more