Magaziner Law, P.A. Legal Blog

Construction projects are complex, high-stakes endeavors that require meticulous planning and execution. But even with the best-laid plans, things can go wrong - and when they do, the contract is often the first place project managers turn for guidance. However, what...

Imagine being so excited to move into your dream home only to discover it’s less than expected. You see construction defects here and there and are unsure what to do. Before getting any construction work done, it’s best to evaluate three common reasons for...

When managing a project, a contractor must overcome several challenges, such as outsourcing needs and regulatory compliance. However, some things are simply out of their control. Natural disasters and other extraordinary circumstances can make finishing a project...

Complex construction projects can be very costly. Regulations, labor shortages, increases to material costs, and other factors could contribute to this, so property owners and contractors both should be vigilant to protect their rights under Chapter 713, Florida...

If you are a contractor and you’ve been too busy to keep up with the latest contracting news in Florida, it might help you to know that the state has made a few changes to the rules and regulations. Our firm is adept with contractor licensing defense and compliance...

The secret is out: Safety Harbor is one of Florida's best places to live. It may be due to the great folks who live there or the mineral spring waters de Soto discovered when searching for the Fountain of Youth. One thing is for sure: building is booming, and for...

The Florida Homeowners’ Recovery Fund is a statutory provision found in Sections 489.140-489.144 designed help to provide financial relief for homeowners who have “suffered damages by the financial mismanagement of a licensed contractor or construction company.” It is...

The Florida Construction Lien Law is a great tool for contractors and others in the building industry to recover the money they are owed, but there are stringent rules and timeframes which, if not strictly followed, may result in loss of lien rights, or worse. Below...

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) –...

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...