Florida Contracting and Construction Law Handbook

State:
Multi-State
Control #:
US-00102BG
Format:
Word; 
PDF; 
Rich Text
Instant download

Description

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;

Free preview
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
  • Preview Contracting and Construction Law Handbook

How to fill out Contracting And Construction Law Handbook?

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you require paperwork for both business or personal purposes nearly all the time.

There are numerous official document templates accessible online, yet finding reliable versions can be challenging.

US Legal Forms offers a vast array of form templates, such as the Florida Contracting and Construction Law Handbook, which are designed to comply with state and federal standards.

Once you identify the appropriate form, simply click Acquire now.

Choose the pricing plan you want, submit the necessary information to create your account, and complete the purchase with your PayPal or credit card.

  1. If you are already familiar with the US Legal Forms site and possess an account, simply Log In.
  2. After that, you can download the Florida Contracting and Construction Law Handbook template.
  3. If you do not have an account and wish to start using US Legal Forms, follow these instructions.
  4. Locate the form you need and verify it is for the correct city/state.
  5. Utilize the Review button to examine the form.
  6. Check the description to ensure that you have chosen the correct form.
  7. If the form isn’t what you’re searching for, use the Lookup field to find the form that meets your requirements.

Form popularity

FAQ

The information on the Notice can be some or all of the following:Legal name and address of the property owner.Complete address and legal description of the property.Brief description on what is being done (constructed or improved) on the property.Legal name, address, and contact information of the general contractor.More items...?17-Jun-2019

How do I create an Independent Contractor Agreement?State the location.Describe the type of service required.Provide the contractor's and client's details.Outline compensation details.State the agreement's terms.Include any additional clauses.State the signing details.

Name the four basic types of construction contracts. The four basic types of construction contracts are the lump-sum contract, cost-plus-fee contract, guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, and unit-price contract.

In order for the Notice of Commencement to be valid, it must contain the following information:A description of the property sufficient for identification (including the legal property description, street address, & tax folio number if available)Description of the improvements to be made.More items...

Elements of a Construction ContractName of contractor and contact information.Name of homeowner and contact information.Describe property in legal terms.List attachments to the contract.The cost.Failure of homeowner to obtain financing.Description of the work and the completion date.Right to stop the project.More items...

What Should Be in a Construction Contract?Identifying/Contact Information.Title and Description of the Project.Projected Timeline and Completion Date.Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule.Stop-Work Clause and Stop-Payment Clause.Act of God Clause.Change Order Agreement.Warranty.More items...

Florida Statutes Section 713.13 provides that an owner shall record a Notice of Commencement prior to commencing to improve real property, or recommencing completion of any improvements after default or abandonment of the construction.

You can get the form notarized at the offices of the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division. The owner must appear in person, and present official photo ID, such as a current driver's license or other current government-issued photo identification, to the Notary. The fee is $10 per acknowledgement.

(f) The giving of a notice of commencement is effective upon the filing of the notice in the clerk's office. (g) The owner must sign the notice of commencement and no one else may be permitted to sign in his or her stead.

5 Key Elements Every Construction Contract Should Contain1) The project's scope.2) The cost and payment terms.3) The project's time frame.4) Protection against lien law.5) Dispute resolution clauses.

Trusted and secure by over 3 million people of the world’s leading companies

Florida Contracting and Construction Law Handbook