Contingent payment clauses, commonly referred to as “pay when paid”, can be found in almost all Florida subcontracts. Such clauses require an owner to make payment to a contractor first … Read More
Do You Have a Good Lien?
Florida’s lien law (Florida Statutes §713.001-713.37) can help contractors, suppliers and construction professionals get paid. A good lien can act as a prime motivator in a contractor being paid what … Read More
Sound Contract Practices to Better Protect Your Company
You might be surprised to learn how many business people with a dispute don’t have any written agreement to back up their claim. Sound contract practices protect your company. It’s … Read More
Architect Not Always the Last Word in Construction Dispute
Most construction contracts include a procedure to address claims, with a key part of the process being an initial evaluation, usually by the project architect. The concept is not new. … Read More
Using Construction Liens to Get Paid
Using construction liens to get paid can be an effective way to protect your work – if you follow the lien rules. A lien is an encumbrance – a legal … Read More