Construction defects can cause a headache for property owners, contractors, and anyone else who is involved in a construction project. These defects can lead to required repairs, safety concerns and disputes. Construction defect claims When a construction project does...
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Tampa contractor fined for failure to follow safety regulations
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Apr 13, 2023 | Construction Law
Most construction companies operating in Fort Lauderdale and the rest of the state understand that both state and federal agencies have promulgated safety regulations that must be followed on all job sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
Understanding a general contractor’s non-delegable duty
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Mar 30, 2023 | Construction Law
Construction projects can be physically very complex, starting with the architect’s and engineer’s plans, and continuing with hiring subcontractors, and assembling and installing complex components such as heating and air-conditioning equipment. Assessing legal...
Common types of construction contracts
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Feb 14, 2023 | Construction Law, Contract Law
Working in the construction industry means dealing with many types of contracts. While the specifics of these contracts may change every time you come across a new one, there are common types of contracts you will encounter, and it is important to know the benefits...
Why to consider mediation in your construction law dispute
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Jan 5, 2023 | Construction Law
A construction-related dispute can quickly escalate, putting you in a position where you could be out tens of thousands of dollars and a lot of time and stress. Although you might be able to resolve the matter on your own without the need for legal interventions, this...
Avoid construction litigation with inspections
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Nov 8, 2022 | Construction Law
As readers of this blog know, we post routinely on construction law and litigation, including construction defects. Indeed, in a prior post, we fully examined the most common construction defects. In this post, we will examine how to avoid this and broader...
Mitigating the damage of construction defects
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Oct 25, 2022 | Construction Law
As readers of this Florida law blog know, we specialize in construction law issues. One common issue with construction that often leads to litigation is construction defects, which we covered in a recent blog post. In that blog post, we examined the most common types...
How long can contractors wait before starting a project?
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Oct 10, 2022 | Construction Law
When people in Florida decide to begin a construction project, they usually take their time to choose a contractor that they believe will do a good job and who quotes them a reasonable price for the project. Some of the different construction projects can be very...
Handling a contract dispute so that it doesn’t become a breach
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Sep 26, 2022 | Construction Law
Litigation can be quite a speed bump in Florida construction. A whole project may grind to a halt if a legal dispute ends up in the courtroom. When it comes to construction law issues, breach of contract lawsuits are unfortunately common. So, what can you do to make...
How soon must contractors start work after being paid in Florida?
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Sep 12, 2022 | Construction Law
In Florida, construction projects can be stressful and exciting at the same time. Homeowners are likely to feel enthusiasm at creating and completing improvements to their property. Still, overseeing the work and making sure the contractor is living up to the contract...
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