Posts Categorized: Construction

Legal Loopholes Foster Unethical Practices in Solar Energy Warranties

John Caravella of The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. was invited to contribute to the September issue of the Nassau County Bar Association’s newsletter on his thoughts and comments surrounding unethical practices in Solar Energy Warranties. To read the full article, please visit the Nassau County Bar Association here. To learn more about Florida Solar… Read more »

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?

Net Zero at Greenbuild 2024 – Register Within

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 »

What About the Neighbors? How Contractor Liability Can Extend to Neighbors

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.

Your Contractor Abandoned Your Project – Now What?

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 »