A single construction lien can freeze your financing, cloud your property title, or even lead to foreclosure. Florida’s construction lien law (Chapter 713, Florida Statutes) is designed to protect contractors and suppliers. But for SMBs, it can create significant legal exposure, especially when a lien is filed even after the […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (known as the “Fund”) is a statutory remedy for homeowners who suffer financial losses due to the misconduct of licensed contractors. The Fund serves as a last resort for homeowners and is only an option for those homeowners who have done the work to […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund is a powerful tool for homeowners who have been wronged by a licensed contractor. The “Recovery Fund” or “the Fund,” as it’s often known, helps homeowners who have been harmed by a licensed contractor. Created under section 489.140 of the Florida Statutes, the Fund […]
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) serves as the primary regulatory agency for professional licenses in Florida. The licensing system is designed to establish minimum standards that protect consumers when they engage in business with regulated professionals. DBPR oversees more than 30 professions and industries, and for […]
Participating in Florida’s government procurement process can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Agencies are required to follow strict statutory and procedural rules to ensure that contracts are awarded fairly. But when those safeguards are overlooked or misapplied, contractors and vendors have the right to challenge the decision through […]
Ignoring a construction lien in Florida can result in foreclosure, stalled property sales, and costly lawsuits. Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes sets strict rules that can catch property owners off guard if they don’t act quickly. Although the law is designed to protect contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from nonpayment, […]