A house is generally a homeowners’ single most valuable financial investment and one of the most important emotional investments. To them it is more than bricks and mortar; it is the place where they live, rest, and raise their families. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting homeowners realize their new homes suffer from some… Continue reading Construction Defect Basics
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SB 1196 lets Developers off the Hook for Shoddy Construction. : Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog
Lisa Magill – February 10, 2012 SB 1196 is a broad attempt to return to the strict doctrine of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware), even when the buyer essentially cannot become aware of the risks associated with buying a home in a homeowners’ association. It is anti-consumer legislation. SB 1196 eliminates any notion of a home… Continue reading SB 1196 lets Developers off the Hook for Shoddy Construction. : Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog
Construction Defect Claims Revisited
Lawrence C. Beemer – January 3, 2012 Myth #4: There is little an adjuster can do in the area of litigation management to affect the outcome of a construction defect file. This concept generally comes from cases being handled in the western states where most cases are handled under a case management order (CMO). Many… Continue reading Construction Defect Claims Revisited
Learning from Others’ Lessons, that they Learned the Hard Way
Ryan F. Carpenter – January 23 2012 No one likes admitting that they have a problem. That holds true even with regard to construction-related problems. However, as Mr. and Mrs. Hochberg found out the hard way, if an owner is able to see the symptoms of a construction defect but does not promptly investigate the cause, determine… Continue reading Learning from Others’ Lessons, that they Learned the Hard Way
5 Things You Should Know About Florida’s Construction Defect Statute
Chapter 558 of the Florida Statues, otherwise known as “Florida’s Construction Defect Statute” requires an owner to send a written notice to contractors, subcontractors, developers, suppliers and design professionals which identifies any construction or design defects associated with a construction project. Florida’s Construction Defect Statute is a complex web of notices, cross-notices, deadlines and inspections… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Florida’s Construction Defect Statute