Florida is now one of the most popular states to build a home or business. But with that popularity comes a set of legal requirements that must be met in order to avoid any issues with building projects. Despite most people’s and businesses’ best efforts to comply with laws and regulations, problems happen every day.
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
With its temperate weather, Florida is home to year-round residential and commercial construction. With its constant schedule, it is no surprise that for any given project, there are multiple parties that make up this massive industry. Contractors, subcontractors, laborers, owners, and third-party entities such as local municipalities and investors all have a role with legal
