Florida’s Chapter 558 Right to Repair Act: How the Construction Defect Notice Process Works
You found a construction defect. Cracked stucco, a leaking roof, doors that no longer close because something underneath them moved. Your first instinct is to call a lawyer and sue the builder. In Florida, you generally cannot do that yet. Under Chapter 558 Florida Statutes, known as Florida’s Right to Repair Act, most construction defect […]
Workmanlike Manner in Florida Construction: The Workmanship Standard Contractors Must Meet and What Homeowners Can Realistically Expect
You hired a contractor. You paid good money. And now you are standing in your kitchen looking at uneven tile, a door that sticks, and drywall that looks like it was finished on a Friday afternoon. You want it fixed. You want your money back. You want someone held accountable. Those are reasonable feelings. But […]
Punch List vs. Warranty Work in Florida Construction: Know the Difference and the New 1-Year Warranty Law
You just finished a construction project. The owner walks through and points out a few scuffs, a misaligned cabinet door, and a missing light cover. You jot them down on a punch list, take care of the items, collect your final payment, and head to the next job. A few months later, the owner calls […]