Construction Lien & Bond Claims Florida’s Construction Lien Law protects contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material providers, and some design professionals from non-payment for permanent improvements made to privately-owned property. However, it
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Under Florida law, working as an unlicensed contractor can have damaging repercussions. A conviction in an unlicensed contractor case can lead to imprisonment and/or fines. This offense can refer to
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The practice of hiring unauthorized aliens, also commonly known as illegal immigrants, has become a national issue. Each state has set its own statutes on regulating the rights of illegal
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Section 95.11(3)(c), Florida Statutes determines the time period within which a construction-related claim can be brought. Most commonly, this statute refers to a latent defect claim. A latent defect is
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As a Florida construction professional, there are two primary ways to ensure that property owners pay in full for the labor and materials provided during the construction process: 1) mechanics
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Once completing a project, the contractor and subcontractors are entitled to and expect to receive payment for their work. When not properly compensated, many contractors file a mechanics lien against
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At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Brandon construction attorneys are experts in working with construction professionals, so we understand that for some industries fire hazards and other risks can not
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Contracts are at the center of every construction project, they serve both as protection to ensure the project will be completed as they are intended and payments will be served
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As one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths, contractors and construction professionals of the like should be extremely cautious when it comes to potential fall
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A payment bond is a security posted by the general contractor that ensures that payments will be made to subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and material providers for services or products provided on
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