Author Archives: Jay Butchko
“Not In My Backyard:” Dealing With Your Neighbor’s Construction Project
Ways Your Neighbor’s Construction Project Can Affect You In the world of “fixer-upper” homes and periodical home renovations, property owners can engage in long, drawn out construction projects. Although there is a collective understanding that home construction projects are commonplace, not all projects are equal. A roofing project may take a few weeks with… Read More »
Reverse Mortgages: Are They Really One of the Coolest Things Since Sliced Bread?
Recently one of my favorite actors from the 1980s, Tom Selleck, has seen an increase in his screen time. The former Magnum PI star is not playing another dramatic role whipping around Hawaii in a bright red Ferrari, but instead is informing the public and serving as a spokesperson about the benefits of reverse… Read More »
Four Things You Need to Know About the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA)
FCCPA Builds Upon Federal Legislation The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act establishes legal protections to eliminate deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. The Act covers practices by both debtors and creditors. FCCPA supplements the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which provides the same protections under federal law. FCCPA adds additional protections for consumers conducting… Read More »
Eminent Domain in Florida
What is Eminent Domain? Eminent domain or condemnation is the power of the government to buy private property and convert it for public use. Its origins are rooted in the Constitution. The condition as mandated in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without… Read More »
HOA Rules and Your Construction Project
How HOA Rules Can Affect Your Construction Project Many of us live in planned suburban developments. These developments are usually run by a Homeowners Association (HOA), neighborhood groups that develop rules and regulations to govern the common and visible areas of the property. These rules are agreed upon by the owner in the purchase… Read More »
Hiring a Contractor? Perform These Simple Checks to Minimize Legal Mishaps
As a property owner, you will, at one time or another, have the need to hire a contractor. Small projects are easily accomplished during a day’s visit and require little time investment. However, if you intend on starting a larger project that will involve weeks or months of tearing and building, it is imperative… Read More »
Mechanic’s Lien Law in Florida
What is a Mechanic’s Lien? A Mechanic’s Lien is a form a security interest that is obtained by an individual who provides services, materials and labor as a way to add value to personal or real property. The individual who labored on the property can seek an interest against the property in the form… Read More »
Construction Site Injuries: Evaluating the Injured Party
Construction injury law is an inherently complex area of law. When a construction injury case goes to litigation, there are many moving parts and multiple involved parties. The involvement of multiple parties creates a legal environment of shifting liabilities and a web-like map of possibly liable persons depending on the circumstances of the accident…. Read More »
