Contracts

In Florida, there are four very specific disclosures that are required by law to be in your residential construction contracts. 1. Lien Law Disclosure If your contract is in excess of $2,500 and is for the construction or repair of a…

Follow these steps to have a solid construction contract in place. 1. Write it down The first thing you need to do is make sure that your agreement is in writing. A short document is better than no document, and a more thorough document…

In a court of law, a contractor’s daily reports are critical. In many instances, they are considered key evidence showing what actually occurred at specific times on the job. And since people’s memories fade, a court will likely rely…

 Agreements to agree are fairly common in construction. Parties decide to do business with each other, shake on it, and commit to sign a formal contract in the near future. Are They Enforceable? Letters of intent (LOI) can be enforced if…

With no letup in sight in South Florida construction, subcontractors in all disciplines are being asked by busy general contractors to bid on both residential and commercial projects. And once their bids are accepted, subcontractors are…