One of the many reasons parties hesitate to file a court action to recover money owed is the cost of litigation and the length of time it takes to obtain a judgment. The Florida Legislature recognized this problem and set out a workable solution providing for swift payment. There is a little-known provision within Florida’s …
Partial & final waivers, properly crafted, can be your friend. They can bring a level of certainty to an often uncertain business. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Get a jump on your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds …
Exchanging a release for a check – or a check for a release – should be done with careful attention to the wording and meaning behind the document. Whether you are a general contractor or a subcontractor, what you want to give in a release, and what you want to receive, depends on your position. …
Yes. Understanding how you benefit from having a lien to begin with – even better. A lien secures your right to be paid for any improvement you have made to real property or materials you have furnished for that purpose. The lien places a hold, called an encumbrance, on that property (or in some cases on a …