Court Imposes $71,444 Judgment on Fence Company For Failure to Timely Complete Project
A case decided yesterday by Florida’s First District Court of Appeal imposed a $71,444 judgment on a fence company for failing to complete a project under the terms of the original contract and then the terms of an agreed understanding between the parties on the completion date.
Recent Court Decision Confirms Measure of Damages in Construction Cases and Awards Homeowner $40,850 Over Failure to Pull Proper Permits
Last week Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal issued an opinion the described and confirmed the ways breach of contract damages can be calculated in construction disputes and allowed termination of a contract for failure to pull proper permits. This case serves as a good reminder to do things the right way and has some great discussion of the type of information contractors should expect to provide in court over a payment dispute.
New Statute Will Dramatically Impact Roofing Contractors and Contractors That Receive Insurance Proceeds
The new statute, Florida Senate Bill 76, was passed by the Florida legislature in its most recent session and was signed into law by Governor Desantis, with an effective date of July 1, 2021. The statute adds new requirements and contract disclosures for roofing contractors and greatly limits the way contractors who work with homeowner insurance companies can market themselves.