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We are being released from a project that we have been on for a long time. There are multiple issues with this project and due to health conditions the bonding company that took over the original contract is pulling of the job. They are releasing us as the sub contractor. We are waiting a release of lien or something that releases us from every imaginable and unimaginable scenario. Can zlien help us with that or is there anything you can suggest?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 10, 2018
FloridaConstruction ContractLien Releases
I need advice on how to behave in a divorce with my husband. I think he is cheating on me and we will soon be divorced. What do you advise me to do?...Read More
ollu fill
1 answerAdd commentSep 17, 2022
Florida
I paid $48K for a Grand Manor roof to The Roofing Company. Roof looks good, however, head of employee brought trailer onto circular driveway and caused pavers to separate. Owner of company said he would send his own contractor to quote repairs. When he and I got quote back it was $26K. He called me and told me that it was "egregious" and would not pay it. He wanted to send others out for quotes and I refused and got my own. My quotes range from $35K to 3K. Fortunately, when his employee came for a final. check. I required that 3K be held back and that he delivers me a signed, notarized, contract adendum that 3K was held back as we could not agree to cost of repair. I was State Farm agent 42 yrs in Indianapolis and knew that roofers are not liable in some instances, however in this case he is due to fact that his employee failed to use 3/4 inch plywood or 1inch plastic sheets to protect pavers that were separated. I failed to have him release lien and now am faced with small claims court. I will first try with Better Business Bureau. Looking for any ideas you might have. Thanks, Jerry Ortner...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 17, 2020
FloridaBack ChargesBonding Off Lien
What is considered "new construction" in florida? what if a newly built home sits unoccupied, how long is it still new? Any guide to a florida statute...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 21, 2020
Florida
Are concrete finishing companies considered essential? Can we continue to work without risk?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentApr 1, 2020
Florida
I am placing a 10 x 14 shed in my backyard and don't know how to answer question #4 on the NOC in order to obtain a permit. The shed will not be built on my property so who is the contractor..... the shed company delivering the shed or me the homeowner?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 25, 2020
Florida
We have not been paid ? We released the lien and was told we would be paid. Now we are outside of our lien rights. We are contracted with this company in Florida, we are a subcontractor. What should we do to re-coupe our money.?...Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
3 answersAdd commentApr 3, 2020
FloridaConstruction Contract
If you happen to have a felony on your record will that get in the way of you trying to take the GE exam? ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 20, 2019
FloridaConstruction Contract
A sister company had survey work performed and the surveyor is threatening a mechanics lien against our company, even though not directly done for our company. Can you please confirm if a survey is among the types of work that a mechanics or material lien would be appropriate or apply to and the Florida legal citation to confirm it? I thought it was just for construction, labor, blueprints and planning, not for unrelated real estate and title work like a survey. Thank you in advance...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 1, 2020
FloridaRight to Lien
I can find notice of commencement for private companies such as Hillsborough County Associates, but I find none for Hillsborough County Public Schools. There is a GC (Manhattan Construction) but they have no NOCs for the schools; however, the project has begun. Is NOC just for private jobs?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 19, 2021
FloridaNotice of Commencement
I have a signed contract with a Homeowner to complete a job and the permit was almost complete and they did not like the time frame so they went and canceled our permit without Our knowledge and hired another contractor to do the same job that they had hired me to do and without informing me they got the other contractor to do the job while still under contract to me. Is this legal?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentJun 9, 2020
FloridaConstruction Contract
A customer is questioning my company's decision to file an Intent to Lien . We first invoiced the customer on 05/2021 and sent the intent to lien on 07/15/21....Read More
Kathy Glover
2 answersAdd commentJul 21, 2021
FloridaMechanics Lien
How does joint check work? Can party keep the whole check? Does other party have to share the amount? Not sure how it works....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 29, 2020
Florida
Kilcrease Construction, a Christian faith based company, (1) Florida license 1256808, 1-Million ACORD liability insurance with The Villages Insurance Partners (2) $34K in property damages Kilcrease forgot to call “811” to identify underground electric cable causing a power surge SECO Utility shut down project for 12-days major appliances were surging and lights were dimming and flickering (3) per the contract invoice #1463, Kilcrease did not calculate the finished pool height correctly after placing therapy spa in the vault it measures 34” showing above the concrete deck instead of 24” per the contract (4) engineering plans indicate a poured moat with drains to allow for drainage to prevent water collecting around equipment and swim spa is sitting in water (5) sump pump does not work (6) vault does not have a drain line should the sump pump fail to operate (7) vault does not have sufficient electric outlets to operate swim spa (8) contractor has an extension cord running from the vault plugged into exterior house outlet to operate spa roof (9) Irrigation system leaking Kilcrease crew punctured 2-holes in irrigation line, one sprinkle head has become a safety issue (10) Lawn and landscape damage Kilcrease verbally promised to re-level ground and re-sod east facing side lawn from street curb to end of property and the entire back lawn of the property due to construction damage causing ruts of 3-4 inches or deeper, it is unsafe to walk on ground (11) Build Summer Kitchen, per contract. (12) Install Mansard landscaped wall screen enclosure (birdcage). (12) At the last meeting to resolve the construction errors, Kilcrease told us that he and his lawyer will do everything to prevent this project to be completed, using vulgar language and verbally gave us the “finger” (13) Kilcrease Construction Contract $49,114.00, Spa Kingdom Therapy Pool $38,053.21 Total Project $87,167.21. May 22, 2020 Signed Kilcrease Construction contract. Meditation clause Kilcrease Construction failed to complete the job as required per the contract. Homeowner requesting contractor’s bond/insurance company to provide payment to rip-out concrete and re-build with another contractor. Kilcrease to be held accountable for outrageous business conduct with the threat of harm and carrying a concealed weapon in his front pants pocket inflicting intentional emotional distress causing Werner Liebig to be admitted to the hospital now receiving home health nursing and home health physical therapy. Werner Liebig, age 86, handicapped, heart disease, neuropathy, vascular disease and lung disease. My husband, Werner Liebig, tells me that his health is quickly declining and unable to sleep from anxiety/depression and will probably die before Kilcrease Construction finishes the project. Donna Liebig, age 73, undergoing medical treatment for depression and anxiety. In addition to financial loss, pain, suffering, and both have insomnia since September. Can you help us? Thank you for your time to review our situation. Donna Liebig 4239 Deskin Lane The Villages, Fl 32163 liebigdonna@gmail.com Home 352 259-8282 Cell 352 250-8024 ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 7, 2021
Florida