Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine
Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms....
Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms....
The following are the 10 most frequently asked questions by Condominium Associations that are facing potential claims for construction defects:...
Homeowners should avoid conditions which allow mold to grow and multiply indoors. If this happens, the risk of potential health problems increase and building materials, furniture and other household goods may be damaged....
Section 489.105(13), Florida Statutes defines a “Business Organization” as “any partnership, corporation, business trust, joint venture, or other legal entity which engages or offers to engage in the business of contracting or acts as a contractor as defined in this section.” This definition is used in Section 489.119(2) of the Statute as follows: “If the applicant proposes to engage in contracting as a business organization, including any partnership, corporation, business trust, or other legal entity, or in any name other than the applicant’s legal name or a fictitious name where the applicant is doing business as a sole proprietorship, the applicant must apply for registration or certification as the qualifying agent of the business organization.” Effective October 1, 2009, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation eliminated the requirement for a separate business license for construction companies in Florida. However, contractors are still required to qualify construction businesses with their license and provide background...
The law now requires that Home Inspectors be licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”). Inspection services through a corporation or partnership is allowed provided that all personnel of the corporation or partnership who act on its behalf as Home Inspectors are licensed by the DBPR. Licensed home inspectors are treated by the DBPR similar to licensed contractors. Home Inspectors are now subject to disciplinary actions and must maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount of not less than $300,000.00. Of note is the fact that the Home Inspectors law requires that after completion of a home inspection for compensation, the Home Inspector must provide a written report to the client. The report must indicate (1) the systems and components inspected that in his professional opinion are significantly deficient or are near the end of their useful life; (2) if not self-evident, the reason why the system or component...
When a lender takes title to a foreclosed home or condominium and completes construction, that lender is under a duty to act with reasonable care in completing construction....
A lender who becomes the seller of new homes acquired from his defaulting builder or developer may be exposed to liability for construction defects whether or not the lender actively participated in any aspect of the original construction....
Lenders beware: there are some circumstances in which a lender may be directly liable to third parties for construction defects as a principal or alter ego of the developer....
Home and condominium sales throughout the country are taking a hit. Many home and condominium developers have defaulted on construction loans resulting in an explosion of distressed projects....