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
Don’t Lien for Non Lienable Services
A general contractor entered into a contract to remodel a house. He hired a number of subcontractors to complete the contracted work. The interior designer wasn’t one of them; she … Read More