Last Week in Florida Construction Law
Ok, so maybe we cover more than a week in this issue, but read below about proposed statutes, licensing decisions involving electrical contractors, and cases involving payments to contractors.
Court Affirms Order Imposing Sanctions Against Electrical Contractor for Aiding Unlicensed Contractor
The final order imposed fines and continuing education against the electrical contractor, and possibly could have been avoided if the contractor had properly responded to the administrative complaint or properly preserved his rights to a final hearing. The case is a cautionary tale to contractors facing licensing complaints to take them seriously and comply with deadlines and instructions relating to the complaint. Click here to read more . . .
Court Affirms Judgment in Favor of Subcontractor Over Failing Golf Pond Liner
The court affirmed judgment in favor of the subcontractor against a general contractor after a lawsuit arose over unpaid invoices for a liner installed as part of a golf course renovation. The case is a good reminder to all those in the construction industry of the time and expense of litigation, and the finality of judgments even in disputed cases. Click here to read more . . .
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Roofer's Lawsuit Based on Non-Compliant Assignment of Benefits
Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal affirmed dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a roofing contractor against an insurance carrier on behalf of an insured, finding that the assignment of benefits contract between the contractor and insured did not strictly comply with the requirements of section 627.7152, Florida Statutes. Click here to read more . . .
Proposed Florida House Bill Would Allow HVAC Contractors to Perform Additional Electrical Work and Make Warranties Transferable
Florida House Bill 481 (and Senate Bill 612), if enacted, would modify the definitions of work that could be performed by Class A and B HVAC contractors and Mechanical contractors in Florida to include additional electrical work. The proposed bills would also make it easier for warranties on HVAC equipment to be transferred when a property is sold. Click here to read more . . .
Proposed Florida Senate Bill Would Increase Homeowner's Recovery Fund Payment Maximums
Senate Bill 414 would increase the maximum payments available through Florida’s Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund beginning in 2024, and increasing them annually through at least 2028. Click here to read more . . .
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Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney, Board Certified in Construction Law, who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.
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