Are You Experiencing Unreasonable? It can be very frustrating for homeowners who hire contractors and pay them a percentage upfront when the contractors fail to start the work or obtain the necessary permits on time. Home renovation and improvement projects require contractors to expend both time and effort, and homeowners also devote a significant amount...Read More
Contractor Not Performing? Get Help from an Experienced Fort Lauderdale Construction Lawyer Property owners that hire contractors to perform work on projects sometimes pay money upfront for the job, only for the contractors to fail to perform the work. When that occurs, the property owner might pursue legal remedies by filing a breach of contract...Read More
Both contractors and subcontractors in Florida must comply with all local and state licensing requirements. Unlicensed contractors are prohibited from entering into contracts that call for them to perform work that requires licensure under the law. A subcontractor license lawyer at the law firm of Jonathan P. Cohen, P.A. can help you understand your licensing...Read More
Get Help From a Fort Lauderdale Construction Defect Lawyer Construction defects can have a major, negative impact on the value of homes and cause the owners to suffer substantial financial losses. Homeowners currently have the right to file claims against construction companies within four years for patent defects (ones that are obvious) and within 10...Read More
Get Help from a Fort Lauderdale Building Permit Attorney Under Florida law, construction contractors must be licensed to perform work and secure permits. It is illegal for a company to perform work under another company’s license when the licensed company has not qualified the business to perform work under its license and does not supervise...Read More
Task Force Proposes Changes to Florida’s Condominium Laws The collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida revealed a need for the Florida Condominium Act to be reviewed and updated. The law addresses the timing of inspections and the ability of condominium associations to waive reserves among other things. Following the collapse, the Florida Bar...Read More
In Florida, general contractors can face legal liability when their subcontractors perform shoddy work or when the general contractor’s own negligence is the cause of an owner’s loss. As a result, many general contractors include indemnification clauses in their contracts with their subcontractors in the event the property owner seek damages from the general contractor....Read More
Rising material costs can negatively impact construction projects and result in lost profits and other problems. Volatility in the market can also result in delays and cause potential harm to a contractor’s reputation. One thing that contractors should consider when drafting contracts is to include a price escalation clause in their contracts. Florida construction lawyer...Read More
Are you tired of waiting for plan reviews and building inspections? Maybe it’s time to consider a private provider. There are multiple advantages to hiring private providers for plan reviews and building inspections for construction projects, including speeding up the process and accountability when things go wrong. Florida construction lawyer Jonathan P. Cohen, Esq. helps...Read More
