When many people hire contractors to make home repairs and improvements, they just assume that the job will be done in a specific way. This may work out, but the problem arises when the contractor has different assumptions and the two do not agree on the scope of the...
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Contract Disputes
Why to write out a contrac rather than using a handshake deal
It can feel a bit awkward to ask someone for a written contract when they just want to shake hands and call it good. However, the reality is that handshake deals can be very problematic. You absolutely want to get that contract on paper.For one thing, a handshake can...
What is needed for a real estate contract to be valid?
Are you considering purchasing your first home in Miami? Do you want to sell your property? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you likely want to know what is needed for a real estate contract to be considered valid.First, the contract being...
Exploring the issue of changing employment contracts
When you are offered employment in Miami, you will be required to sign an employment contract. If you are not presented with a contract before your first day on the job, you should walk away immediately. Only a contract will protect you when there are issues with your...
Tips for legally breaking an employment contract
Almost every job in Florida and through the country is considered employment at will. This means that both the employer and the employee can terminate the terms of employment at any time, often without warning, and will be free of any legal repercussions. Now, there...
How can you get out of a real-estate agreement?
There are times when a real estate deal simply won't be the deal you thought it was. You may have decided to purchase a home, had an inspection and found there were problems you don't want to fix. Perhaps you entered into a contract and simply want to back out. In...
Dealing with construction disputes
When a construction contract dispute arises, you'll want to do anything you can to resolve it. These disputes usually occur because of the terms of the contract not suiting one or both parties. Perhaps one party isn't holding up his or her end of the deal, or the...
Failing to perform: A material breach
For the most part, construction projects go as planned. People get what they want created, and the construction teams go away happy with payment. Realistically, not every project can go perfectly, and that can mean that certain projects end badly. Sometimes, it's...
Choosing the right construction contract: 4 options
There are a few kinds of construction contracts to know about if you want to have work done on your home. They include fixed-price contracts, cost plus contracts, unit pricing contracts and time and material contracts. Each has its own benefits and...
What do you need to do when you see business machinery?
You don't want to sell your business, but you want to get rid of some of your property. You have several pieces of machinery you no longer need, and you could use the money for marketing and expansion.Before you sell your asset, you need to make sure you understand...