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Proposed Amendment to Pending Legislation Would Make Inaccurate Liens a Felony
SB 112 would create a new statute on ramifications for claiming a fraudulent interest in property. It provides a person may not, with the intent of defrauding, file or cause to be filed for recording...
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Ruminations on Pending P3 Legislation
As the legislative session is only a week away, our pending public/private partnership bill looks like it’s full steam ahead. All industry participants of whom I’m aware are on board, with only a few...
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Update on Public/Private Partnership Legislation
SB 84 and HB 85, as amended to reflect the merger with a competing bill, continues to pick up momentum. The House Bill passed the Government Operations Subcommittee three days ago by a vote of 11 to 1...
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Governor Signs Florida’s New P3 Legislation
Governor Rick Scott signed HB 85 yesterday, creating Florida’s new Public/Private Partnership Statute. Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Representative Greg Steube, the bill sponsors, deserve...
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Supreme Court decides Maronda Homes v. Lakeview Reserve
The Supreme Court issued its opinion in the Maronda Homes, Inc. of Florida v. Lakeview Reserve Homeowners Association, Inc., case earlier today. I previously blogged about the case and its...
View ArticleProposed Legislation to change Chapter 558
The Legislature will be considering legislation this year to change Chapter 558, Florida Statutes. Chapter 558 is required process for any party seeking to pursue claims for construction defects....
View ArticleProposed Legislation Will Hurt Owners by Shortening Timeframe to Bring Claims
In addition to the proposed legislation to substantially change Chapter 558, link here, the Legislature is considering other legislation that will materially impact owners and taxpayers. HB501...
View ArticleHB 501 Passes Civil Justice Subcommittee
HB 501 to reduce the statute of repose in construction cases was heard by the House Civil Justice subcommittee. There was an amendment to the bill to allow any claims that are currently over 7 years,...
View Article2015 Florida Construction Legislation Update
The regular Florida legislative session is almost concluded. The House adjourned on Tuesday and the Senate is in session until Friday. A special session to address the state budget is expected but...
View Article2015 Chapter 558 Legislative changes
As previously noted, House Bill 87 modified some of the requirements of Chapter 558, Florida Statutes. The statute was recently signed by Governor Rick Scott and the changes will take effect Oct. 1....
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