If you have read previous articles of this blog, you may be aware that New York construction contractors can be barred from suing or enforcing a mechanic’s lien if they do not possess required home improvement licenses, which has resulted in the dismissal of many contractors’ claims. On the other hand, project owners sometimes argue… Read more »
It can be beyond upsetting and frustrating when a home improvement project comes to a screeching halt all because your hired contractor decided to disappear, becoming a no-show. You purchased all materials, paid your deposit, and started demolition. Now what? You are left with tons of unused materials, a shortage of capital, and a literal… Read more »
It’s one thing to say what you want in your construction project, but it is another thing to properly document your dream design on paper in the form of legitimate construction plans. Within this article, you will have a better understanding of what is included in detailed construction plans, as well as the understanding of… Read more »
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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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Managing a budget is generally a high priority on a homeowner’s list when beginning a home improvement project. Unfortunately, many homeowners make the mistake of saving money by hiring an unlicensed contractor. Although it may seem to be the more attractive, less expensive option, hiring an unlicensed contractor to save some money could be very… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This press release was created by Governor Ron DeSantis’ Press Office and was published on March 24th, 2023. To view the full release, please click here. Governor DeSantis Announces Southwest Florida Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop Over the Year As Fort Myers Region Leads… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. do not own this content. This content was created by Emily McCain, and was published to ABC Action News on June 6th, 2022. ” ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A construction worker in St. Pete is in critical condition after he fell from scaffolding at a site in a… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Duke Energy, and was published to their website on March 1st, 2023. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida today announced two new solar projects will begin construction later this month in Bay and Madison counties. The new… Read more »