Construction Defect law is codified in Florida law under Statute Chapter 558. Below is a brief summary of the more salient aspects or those which frequently arise during a claim for defective design or construction defect: What Are Construction Defects 558.002(5) –...
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Florida’s mechanic’s lien attorney fee recovery
Florida Lien Law allows for the recovery of reasonable attorneys’ fees and legally taxable costs for the “prevailing party” under Florida Statute §713.29 following a lien foreclosure action, appeal, or arbitration. Recovery includes both fees and costs under sections...
Florida senate bill 76 & statute §489.147 (updated 9-22-24)
Florida Senate Bill 76 (“SB76”), in essence, created Florida Statute Section 489.147 and amended Florida Statute Section 626.854. The bill’s creators claimed to be seeking a way to lower rising property insurance premiums by circumventing behavior of the contractors...