A construction lien is a financial claim against the property brought by a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or other party to the project who has not been paid per the terms of their contract. If property has a construction lien, it cannot be sold or refinanced...
Construction Liens
The purpose of lien waivers in construction
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Apr 8, 2022 | Construction Liens
The exchange of lien waiver documents is so common in the Florida construction industry that they are easy to overlook. As lien waivers are tied to nearly every payment of a construction project and can be exchanged in both directions, it is important for proprietors...
When to file a mechanic’s lien
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Feb 11, 2022 | Construction Liens
The construction industry is a tough business, and one that requires an intricate web of connections between builders, suppliers and contractors to see a project through to completion. It is also a risky business, as the financing of a big project usually must pass...
Construction disputes rampant with large-scale Florida project
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Apr 9, 2021 | Construction Liens
Major construction projects are common throughout Florida and while these are beneficial to the community and the economy, they are not without their complications. Companies and contractors will frequently do their work based on contractual obligations and the...
Liens Do No Need to Be Perfect, Although They Should Be.
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Dec 3, 2013 | Construction Law, Construction Liens
By: Harry Malka, EsquireYour Construction Law Firm™In the recent case of Premier Finishes, Inc. v. Chris Maggirias, 2D13-1340, (Fla. 2d DCA, November 15, 2013), the Court of Appeals for the Second District of Florida addressed the issue of whether a Claim of...
Timing Under the Florida Construction Lien Law
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Oct 10, 2013 | Construction Law, Construction Liens
The Florida Construction Lien Law requires that you comply strictly with its mandates. Are you ready? Read More . . .
Florida Construction Law Legislative Update 2013
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Jul 8, 2013 | Construction Law, Construction Liens, Design Professionals
This annual Legislative Session in Tallahassee was an active session for construction law related issues. In our continuing effort to keep our clients up to date on the latest construction law issues, Your Construction Law FirmTM provides this summary as to the...
Florida Construction Lien Law Timing. What You Need To Know!
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Mar 12, 2013 | Construction Law, Construction Liens, Untimely Claims
The Florida Construction Lien Law has been called many things, but not simple. There are key time periods, the failure to comply with which, can result in loss of lien rights or other serious consequences. The following is a description of the key time periods in what...
I Signed What? Take Care To Understand The Releases You Sign!
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Mar 5, 2013 | Construction Law, Construction Liens, Contract Law
You have all been there. You are due monies on a project, cash flow is tight, and finally a check is ready. You are handed a release to sign, and do so without much concern. It is not until later that you learn the effect of that release. Although you have executed...
Bad Preliminary Notices Can Doom You From The Start
On Behalf of Malka & Kravitz, P.A. - Your Construction Law Firm | Jan 8, 2013 | Construction Law, Construction Liens, Payment Bonds
Making certain to properly prepare your Notice to Owner or Notice to Contractor can be the difference between getting paid, and learning an expensive lesson. All too often, contractors seek to save a little bit of money and have their preliminary notices done on the...
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