South Florida’s construction laws require contractors and builders to adhere to certain sets of standards to commence and complete construction projects in compliance with the law. There are many ways that a construction project can be “illegal”—a builder, contractor, and/or materials supplier could unknowingly expose themselves to legal liability at a number of different places
Construction law is a broad, all-encompassing phrase to describe the legal issues that arise during the contractual and business relationships that underlie agreements for the construction and renovation of a property. Although Florida construction law has its roots in general “contract law” principles, there are many unique legal issues that arise almost exclusively in Florida
Florida construction laws can include laws passed by the Florida Legislature and appear in the Florida Statutes, as well as common law principles like implied warranties. Florida’s commercial construction laws and litigation relating to the same involve an expansive scope of legal rules and principles that have roots in “contract law” principles. However, there are
