Many homeowners who consult with me regarding construction disputes are not only financially damaged but emotionally distressed, and understandably so. Our homes are not only our biggest financial investments but our sanctuaries, and misconduct by unscrupulous contractors that damages those sanctuaries makes us feel that we have no place of safety and, in some instances,… Read more »
Thu Sep 7
So What Is an Improvement, Anyhow?
Within Florida construction law, much emphasis is placed on the “improvement” of real property (real estate). Indeed reference to improvements are often found in Florida construction contracts, and establishing an improvement is required for a contractor to establish a valid lien on a privately owned project. But what specifically are the ins and outs?
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Florida Daily and was published on August 30th, 2023. To view the full article, please click here. Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network (DCN) has been activated to support homeowners who may need home repairs following Hurricane Idalia. This is a free… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was published to the Letter’s to the Editor, and is available to view on the Tampa Bay Times. Does anyone remember the picture of a single solitary home, standing virtually unscathed among the ruins in Mexico Beach after Hurricane Michael? Someone… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Gail Levy, and was published to WINK Digital Media on March 27th, 2023. To view the full article, please click here. A coastal lifestyle is like a rose. It’s beautiful to look at and normally smells fresh and… Read more »
Tue Aug 15
Florida Arbitration 101 – What to Know
As most of us already know, briefly stating, arbitration is a private, out-of-court process by which all parties agree, in writing, to submit their dispute to one or more impartial persons authorized to resolve the controversy by rendering a final and binding award. What makes this process unique is the ability, with some advance consideration,… Read more »
As of 2016, there have been over 1.3 million solar panels installed on over 6,560,000 households in the United States. Arizona is the largest state utilizing residential solar energy. If solar energy seems to be so popular, why aren’t we all contributing to the environment? Just like any other construction job, solar panels and their… Read more »
Time and time again, homeowners hire fraudulent contractors without knowing so. There are many instances where the homeowner will hire a contractor without really knowing what they’re all about. Usually out of excitement, or desperation to complete unfinished work, homeowners will too often hire their contractor based off an estimate, without digging deeper as to… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.c. does not own this content. This content was created by Jeff Rubenstone, and Aileen Cho and was published to the Engineering News-Record on June 15th, 2023. Rather than chase the latest tech fad, construction technology practitioners are already deep into using machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven algorithms in their work—from… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Rob Wile and Jasmine Cui and was published to NBC News on June 17th, 2023. To view the full article, please click here. As big-name homeowners insurance companies pack up and leave, customers are forced to pay higher… Read more »