Immigration is crucial to Florida’s construction industry, as immigrants make up approximately 38 percent of the construction workforce in the state. With the increased immigration enforcement that is now in place, it is imperative for employers to avoid potential liabilities
Florida HOA Lawyer Blog
The Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, published by Siegfried Rivera, focuses on legal issues affecting homeowners associations, condominium communities, and construction projects in Florida. Topics include construction defect claims, statutory warranty obligations, and latent defect litigation relevant to associations and property owners. The blog also covers legislative updates impacting public sector construction contracts, such as change order processing deadlines and compliance requirements. Additionally, it addresses responsibilities for property damage repairs within associations, immigration-related employment verification (E-Verify) in the construction industry, and contractual considerations for managing tariff impacts on construction material costs. The content is aimed at guiding associations, contractors, and property owners through complex legal and regulatory challenges in Florida's real estate and construction sectors.
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Negotiating the Impacts of Tariffs in Today’s Construction Contracts
The firm’s Dylan Goldberg authored an article that was posted on Monday, Nov. 3, in the Daily Business Review website, which is published by American Lawyer Media and is one of South Florida’s most respected and authoritative sources for legal…
Effectively Welcoming New Owners and Residents to Communities with Associations
Moving into a new home is more than just a change of address, it’s an opportunity to join a vibrant community. While the departure of longtime members can leave a gap, newcomers bring fresh perspectives and the potential for new…
Ruling Illustrates Potential Costs of HOA Disputes for Owners
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Christyne D. Santisteban and appeared in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Ruling Illustrates Potential Costs of HOA Disputes for Owners,” focuses on the…
Plaintiffs Face Challenges in Construction Defect Cases After Recent Rulings
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder Georg Ketelhohn. The article, which is titled “Plaintiffs Face Challenges in Construction Defect Cases After Recent Rulings,” focuses on three recent Florida appellate court decisions that…