A Condominium Association’s Guide to Construction Defects Claim Documentation
During the early stages of investigating and asserting a claim for construction or design defects, condominium associations and individual unit owners are often asked by their attorneys to produce...
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Join Us for a Discussion About the Legal Risks of Building Green
As the green construction sector continues to grow, more buildings and homes are incorporating sustainable building methods and components. Whether the owner is seeking to reduce the building’s carbon...
View ArticleAn Owner’s Guide to Construction Defects Claim Documentation – Part II
Part I of this series, entitled “A Condominium Association’s Guide to Construction Defects Claim Documentation” described many of the documents individual owners and associations should have on...
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What Owners Need To Know About Florida Statute §558.0035
Effective July 1, 2013, Florida Statutes Chapter 558 was amended to provide a “safe harbor” to individual design professionals for claims of negligence. Specifically, Florida Statutes §558.0035 states...
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Top 10 Questions Regarding Condominium Construction Defects
The following are the 10 most frequently asked questions by Condominium Associations that are facing potential claims for construction defects: 1. What is a construction defect? Construction defects...
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A Condominium Association Must Beware of Deadlines to Sue For Building Defects
By Scott Kiernan Halloween is a spooky time of year. But Condominium Associations in Florida should always beware of looming deadlines if it believes it was saddled with construction defects before...
View ArticleNew Case: Cypress Fairway v. Bergeron Construction (Statute of Repose)
Interesting opinion issued last week by the Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal on the statute of repose. The opinion can be found here. It is not yet final. The Cypress Fairway Condominium was...
View Article2015 Chapter 558 Legislative changes
As previously noted, House Bill 87 modified some of the requirements of Chapter 558, Florida Statutes. The statute was recently signed by Governor Rick Scott and the changes will take effect Oct. 1....
View ArticleMultifamily Construction Defect Claims (Part 1)
In this 2 part blog post I wanted to touch on some basics of the typical “multifamily” construction defect case. Whether the project is a condominium, apartment, assisted living facility or hotel they...
View ArticleMultifamily Construction Defect Claims (Part 2)
In this 2 part blog post I wanted to touch on some basics of the typical “multifamily” construction defect case. Whether the project is a condominium, apartment, assisted living facility or hotel they...
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