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
The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. The content in this article is available for general informational purposes only. Help from a Florida Lien Attorney Florida’s construction lien law provisions provide a way for architects, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors to place liens against real property so...Read More
The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. The content in this article is available for general informational purposes only. Can a surety transfer a lawsuit to a venue referenced in a subcontract not incorporated into the bond? The answer is no. Attached is a June 2021...Read More
