Contracts

Indemnity clauses are normally applied at all responsibility levels. The contractor is generally required to indemnify the owner and the subcontractor is then expected to indemnify the contractor and usually the owner. A typical clause…

Generally, when two or more people get together to pursue a business venture, they do so in writing, formalizing what each is bringing or contributing to the deal and what their respective roles will be going forward. That’s what they’re…

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…