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INTERESTED IN FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING LICENSING???

Posted on 17 May, 2016
  Interested in learning about Florida construction contracting licensing?  Contrary to perhaps popular belief, Florida's construction contracting licensing law is confusing...even for practitioners.  Below is a portion of a presentation on the requirements for construction contracting licensure and the penalties for unlicensed contracting.      Please contact David Adelstein at dadelstein@gmail.com or...

QUICK NOTE: FILING THE “SHOW CAUSE” COMPLAINT REGARDING A CONSTRUCTION LIEN

Posted on 11 May, 2016
I have talked about your options when there is a construction lien on your property.  One option discussed is the "show cause" complaint pursuant to Florida Statute s. 713.21(4) where you sue the construction...

OPTIONS WHEN THERE IS CONSTRUCTION LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY

Posted on 6 May, 2016
There is a construction lien on my property.  What are my best options?  I hear this question quite a bit…so here it goes… (1) Do nothing.  That’s right – do nothing. If you are not looking to sell your house or refinance...

INFORMATION ON SUBCONTRACTOR DEFAULT INSURANCE (“SDI”)

Posted on 1 May, 2016
  Subcontractor default insurance (also known as "SDI") serves as an alternative to requiring subcontractors to furnish payment and performance bonds.  For more information on subcontractor default insurance, check out this

SUBCONTRACTOR PASS-THROUGH CLAIMS AND THE CONTRACT DISPUTES ACT

Posted on 26 April, 2016
A prime contractor submitting a subcontractor’s pass-through claim MUST still comply with the certification requirements in the Contract Disputes Act.  And, the prime contractor cannot...