Florida Construction Defects and Contractor Disputes
Representation for property owners facing defective, incomplete, or negligent construction, repair, renovation, and remediation work.
A construction or repair project can leave a property in worse condition when work is defective, incomplete, delayed, or abandoned. Water intrusion, code issues, damaged finishes, failed building components, and disputed repair costs may continue long after the contractor leaves.
Schatzman & Hovanyecz, P.A. represents Florida homeowners, condominium owners, landlords, businesses, and other property owners in construction and contractor disputes.
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When Construction or Repair Work Goes Wrong
Construction disputes often begin with defective work, additional property damage, or a project that remains unfinished.
Defective or Incomplete
Work does not match the plans, contract, applicable standards, or the condition the contractor promised to deliver.
Contractor Caused Damage
Construction, repair, or renovation work causes water intrusion, structural damage, damaged finishes, or harm to other parts of the property.
Delayed or Abandoned
The contractor repeatedly postpones the work, leaves substantial items incomplete, or stops working before the project is finished.
The Problems Behind Construction Disputes
Construction disputes may involve defective workmanship, unfinished projects, additional property damage, water intrusion, code issues, and the cost of completing or correcting the work.
Defective and Incomplete Construction
Missing work, poor workmanship, failed components, and construction that does not perform as intended.
Negligent Repair and Renovation Work
Repairs or improvements that damage the property, fail prematurely, or do not correct the original problem.
Contractor Caused Property Damage
Damage to floors, cabinets, walls, contents, building systems, or neighboring areas during construction or repair work.
Water Intrusion and Waterproofing Defects
Leaks and moisture caused by failed waterproofing, exterior openings, balconies, windows, doors, stucco, or building envelope work.
Roofing and Plumbing Defects
Improper installation, failed repairs, leaks, drainage problems, and resulting damage involving roofs or plumbing systems.
Building Code and Permit Issues
Work performed without required permits, failed inspections, code deficiencies, and disputes over corrective work.
Abandoned or Incomplete Projects
Projects left unfinished after substantial payments, missed deadlines, repeated promises, or a contractor leaving the job.
Construction and Repair Contract Disputes
Disputes over scope, payment, change orders, delays, workmanship, completion, and the cost of correcting defective work.
Restoration and Remediation Disputes
Incomplete drying, remediation, reconstruction, or emergency work that causes additional damage or leaves the property unrestored.
Explore Common Construction and Contractor Issues
The visible defect may be only part of the problem:
A single project may involve defective work, hidden water damage, unfinished items, code or permit issues, lost use of the property, and the cost of hiring someone else to complete or correct the work.
Defective and Incomplete Construction
Defective construction may include work that does not conform to the contract, plans, specifications, applicable standards, or the ordinary purpose of the building component. A careful review may require photographs, contracts, plans, permits, inspection records, expert findings, and evidence of the cost to complete or correct the work.
Negligent Repair and Renovation Work
A contractor hired to repair or improve one area may damage another, fail to correct the original condition, install materials improperly, or leave portions of the property unusable. These disputes often turn on the promised scope, the work actually performed, and what is now required to restore the property.
Contractor Caused Property Damage
Construction work can damage flooring, cabinetry, walls, ceilings, windows, personal property, mechanical systems, and neighboring units or structures. The claim may include both correction of the contractor’s work and separate damage caused while that work was performed.
Water Intrusion and Waterproofing Defects
Water intrusion may result from defective balconies, windows, doors, roofs, stucco, flashing, sealants, exterior coatings, or other building envelope work. Identifying the entry point, affected materials, duration, hidden damage, and proper corrective scope is often central to the dispute.
Roofing and Plumbing Defects
Improper roof or plumbing installation can cause repeated leaks, interior damage, mold, failed finishes, and damage that extends beyond the original work area. Relevant evidence may include permits, inspections, testing, repair history, photographs, and the condition of concealed components.
Building Code, Permit, and Inspection Issues
A project may involve missing permits, failed inspections, work that differs from approved plans, or conditions that must be corrected before the property can be safely or lawfully used. A code issue may also affect the cost and scope of completing or repairing the project.
Abandoned Projects and Construction Delays
A contractor may accept substantial payment and then reduce staffing, miss deadlines, repeatedly promise to return, or leave the project incomplete. The resulting damages may include the cost to secure the property, finish the work, correct exposed conditions, and address damage caused by delay.
Construction and Repair Contract Disputes
Disputes may concern the agreed scope, progress payments, change orders, completion dates, material substitutions, workmanship, warranties, and the cost of hiring replacement contractors. The written agreement, estimates, invoices, communications, and payment history help define what each party promised and performed.
Talk With a Florida Construction Dispute Attorney
If defective, incomplete, delayed, or abandoned construction or repair work has damaged your property, call for a free consultation.
(954) 418-2296