(Shared from Long Island Construction Law) It is an all-too-common situation in New York: homeowners hire a home improvement contractor only to find out, after a contract dispute arises, that the contractor was unlicensed in violation of local ordinances. While court decisions in these disputes have generally gone in favor of homeowners, a body… Read more »
When it comes to a complex construction agreement, it’s typical practice to include specific terms within the contract relating to Trust and Confidence, and Fiduciary duties. Normally, a Fiduciary takes action as a trustee within the contract or agreement and are chosen to act on behalf of their client and make decisions for them when… Read more »
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 Evie Gardner, and was published to World Cement on June 21st, 2024. To view the full article, please click here: Cemex has announced that Vertua®, its portfolio of sustainable products, is now available in Florida.
The session agenda is designed for everyone within the green building community. Our Advisory Groups carefully selected all of this year’s sessions to address the opportunities and challenges you and your project teams face today. To register today, please click within. The content below was created by USGBC regarding their yearly Greenbuild Conference. Explore sessions at Greenbuild… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Dan Zukowski, and was published to Industry Dive on September 4th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. The “largest all-electric bus maintenance and transit operations center” in the U.S. will be home to 100 articulated… Read more »
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.
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 »