What is Substantial Compliance in Florida?
“Substantial compliance” is a term frequently used in contract law in Florida and other states. Under Florida construction law, the term generally refers to a situation where work has been completed to a good enough standard to not constitute a breach of contract. For construction projects, there is a [...]
Common Causes of Commercial Real Estate Disputes in Florida
Preventing real estate disputes should be a priority in every commercial construction project but even the most professionally drafted contracts can run into issues. Legal disputes can be tough for both budgets and timescales of construction projects. Disagreements should be dealt with promptly and workable solutions found, with litigation [...]
Remedies for Breach of Contract in Construction Law
The signing of contracts is a basic element of construction projects, and contract breaches occur when one of the parties partly or wholly fails to fulfill the obligation(s) described in the contract. With construction projects, the stakes are generally high and contracts can be lengthy and complex, so a [...]
Bid Protests, Bid Disputes & Public Contracting in Florida
With the high stakes at play in public construction contracts, bid protests and disputes are relatively common among contractors in Florida.Bidding is critical to the success of a construction business and being adversely affected by an erroneous, unfair, or biased decision can impact the financial security of contracting companies.If you [...]
What are Some Common Disputes in Commercial Construction?
When a commercial construction contract is signed, everybody hopes that the project will be completed as planned — on time and within budget. But the inherent complexities in construction projects mean that few proceed without some hiccups — and, in the worst cases, full-blown disputes arise. Contractors, subcontractors, material [...]
Construction Escrow: What Contractors & Suppliers Need to Know
Escrow is a legal arrangement in which a third party temporarily holds funds until particular conditions have been met. Construction escrow accounts are often set up by lenders and project managers to hold money designated for construction projects. Construction projects of all sizes in Florida usually involve many stages, [...]