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 »
Are contractors responsible for the impacts of their work on neighboring residents? Oftentimes, they are. This is especially true in densely populated urban areas where literally hundreds of people could be affected by a project only fifty feet away. Some of the principles in these cases are outlined below.
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Contract Terminology and Interpretation
Construction contracts could be challenging and difficult to read but learning the basic terms can really make a difference. On October 17th, John Caravella was invited to speak at the AIA Contract Document Workshop where he was able to share his knowledge about Construction Contract Interpretation and Fundamentals. In this specific article, we share simplified… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Ashley Miznazi Miami Herald (TNS), and was published to the Tampa Bay Times on August 19th, 2024. Would you live in a place built from life-size Lego bricks? Some people in South Florida already do — in a… Read more »
Have you ever hired a contractor who disappeared on you? Were you left with a half-completed home improvement project, with feelings of despair and frustration and not a clue as to what your next steps should be? You’re left with unused materials, shortage of capital, and a literal construction site in your home. Unfortunately, this… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by the South Florida Business Journal. To learn more about Erik Bojnansky, please click within. For five years, more apartments were built in a ZIP code covering Fort Lauderdale’s downtown and waterfront areas than in any other ZIP code… Read more »
Most State Education Departments and Office of the Professions, regulate the licensing of the various professions, such as Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Architects, and other professions practicing within the state. Typically these professionals must pass initial education and examination requirements, and are also required to maintain certain levels of continuing education units. These requirements are… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Kathryn Varn, and was published to Axios on August 1st, 2024. To view the full article, please click here:
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Charles Lockwood, and was published to the Harvard Business Review. Green buildings, as many know, have less negative impact on the environment than standard buildings. Their construction minimizes on-site grading, saves natural resources by using alternative building materials,… 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 »