Yesterday, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal confirmed the important of notices of commencement in a decision that clarified the impact of a defective notice of commencement on a contractor’s lien.
Read moreNTO Too Late: How to Lose a Lien in 45 days →
If you are part of the construction industry in Florida, no doubt you have at least heard of a Notice to Owner. You probably also know that you have a time limit to serve them and that they impact your ability to record a lien. While this general knowledge is a start, it is no substitute for knowing the actual requirements for an NTO and the consequences for failing to follow them.
Read moreAre You One of the Three Types of People/Companies that can File a Construction Lien in Florida?
Most contractors believe that their only claim for a lack of payment is to file a lien and that if the lien right expires they are out of luck for payment. While a lien is a powerful and important payment tool, it is only one of many available to contractors looking to be paid. In reality, a construction lien is a very unique and narrow remedy, only intended to be exercised by certain people or companies and only for certain amounts due to the person filing the lien. Are you one of those people?
Read moreAnatomy of a Remodel Gone Bad
A recent final judgment entered in Miami is a textbook example of what can go wrong when you mix a bad contract, a demanding homeowner, an angry contractor, and a remodeling project gone sideways.
Read moreUsing an Assignment of Insurance Benefits to Obtain Payment
Where a project is being funded with insurance proceeds, an assignment of benefits can be a useful tool to ensure payment.
Read moreThe Construction Litigation Shortcut
When a client or contractor is using a minor fix to hold up a major payment, Florida’s construction lien statute provides a solution.
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