The new statute modifies the definitions of work that can be performed by Class A and B HVAC contractors and Mechanical contractors in Florida to include additional electrical work. It also requires warranties on HVAC systems to be transferable and eliminates certain hurdles to transferability.
Read moreCourt Reverses Judgment in Favor of Contractor, Holding That Judgment Against Subcontractor for Similar Claimed Damages Does Not Preclude Suit Against Contractor
The lawsuit arose over claims of defective work asserted against a general contractor and its HVAC subcontractor. After a default judgment was entered against the HVAC subcontractor, and paid by the HVAC subcontractor, the general contractor attempted to have judgment summarily entered in its favor. Though successful at the trial level, the judgment was reversed on appeal by Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal.
Read moreNew Court Decision in Favor of HVAC Contractor Illustrates Importance of Clear Scopes of Work and Contract Terms
The decision by Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a judgment in favor of a property manager, and rests on language excluding certain existing systems from the work to be performed.
Read moreProposed Florida Statute Would Eliminate Notice of Commencement Requirement for Certain HVAC Jobs Under $15,000.00
Proposed Florida Senate Bill 352 would remove the requirement for a notice of commencement to be recorded on HVAC contracts directly with homeowners that total less than $15,000.00. The current statute eliminates the need for a notice of commencement on direct HVAC contract of less than $7,500.00.
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