Construction Law For Dummies In Miami-Dade

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Miami-Dade
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A detailed analysis of the laws affecting construction contracts including:


" Offer and acceptance;

" Written agreements: integration and merger;

" Mutuality and consideration;

" Expressed and implied obligations;

" Waiver and Disclaimer of Implied Warranty of Habitability;

" Breach and Enforcement: finding materiality and damages;

" Remedies and Procedure in Actions Involving Building and Construction Contracts;


Also includes sample forms from the USLF Website as follows:


" Sample Contract Clause Limiting Remedies;

" Non-Waiver Agreement between Contractor and Owner Regarding Accepting Late Payments;

" Sample count in suit for rescission;

" Petition for Rescission of Contract Failure of Contractor to Obtain Building Permit;

" Complaint for Damages, Specific Performance of Contract, and
Appointment of Special Master to Oversee Construction against Contractor and Agent's Breach of Contract to Construct House;

" Sample Construction Contract Change Order; Sample contract clause regarding arbitration;

" Labor and Material Payment Bond;

" Contract For Construction of a Commercial Building;

" Mechanics' Liens;

" Construction defects;

" Licensing Issues in Mississippi;

" E-discovery; and

" Electronic Message Archiving;

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How long will it take to issue my permit? Pursuant to the Florida Building Code, processing of permits is performed within a maximum of 30 working days after the plans and / or specifications are submitted and are reviewed in date order.

5 Ways to Speed Up the Building Permit Process Get to Know Your Local Municipality. Be Organized. Understand Building Codes and Zoning. Focus on One Area. Use a Permit Expediting Service.

General requirements: One to four years of proven field experience in the trade. Submittal of an application to include proof of experience through letters from employers stating the dates of employment and description of work performed, or submittal of W2 tax documents covering the employment period.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed H.B. 623 into law on April 15, 2024, creating a new section 553.837, Florida Statutes, which will require builders to provide a one-year warranty for all newly constructed homes.

The Florida Building Code requires a Building Permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, , enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the ...

How long will it take to issue my permit? Pursuant to the Florida Building Code, processing of permits is performed within a maximum of 30 working days after the plans and / or specifications are submitted and are reviewed in date order.

Construction Contractors Certified licenses are statewide and allow you to work as a contractor anywhere in Florida. Registered licenses are limited to certain local jurisdictions and only allow you to work in the cities or counties where you hold a certificate of competency.

Construction noise is covered by Chapter 12.08. 440 in Title 12 of the County Codes. Most construction must take place between a.m. and p.m. during normal weekdays. However, emergency repairs may be performed as necessary.

A: Direct contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment lessors, and laborers are allowed to file a lien. So are design professionals such as architects, engineers, and surveyors. Material suppliers are also allowed to file a mechanic's lien in Florida.

Section 713.08 of the Florida Statutes, provides the proper form and specific requirements to complete the claim of lien document such as: name and address of lienor, statement of labor and materials provided, description of the property, name of property owner, lien amount, proof of service and the proper warning to ...

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Construction Law For Dummies In Miami-Dade