The success of a construction project requires parties working together from a solid agreement and process. As such, a clearly defined contractual foundation can be an indispensable asset to property owners, contractors, subcontractors, developers and other professionals involved in a construction project. A contract can help people negotiate the t...

How To Raise A Strong Construction Defect Claim: 5 Keys To Success Construction defects can be extremely costly, particularly when they involve multiple homeowners or condominium owners. When a community association gets involved, the stakes are often high. Pursuing these claims in an efficient, effective manner requires a thoughtful approach. Here...

 Form Your Business With Our Experience Correctly forming a business is of crucial importance. The way a business is filed sets the groundwork upon which operations work for years to come. Correctly forming with respect to jurisdiction is of crucial importance, as is the identification of the long-term business goals. LLCs, partnerships, and c...

Resolve The Toughest Contract Dispute With Our HelpContract disputes can be immensely confusing and stressful — for employers, but particularly for employees. Of course, these issues are challenging whenever they arise. If you or your business organization is involved in any contract dispute, it is important to protect your interests in the immedia...

Navigating The Florida Construction Defect Process (Chapter 558)Florida law outlines a very specific process for pursuing construction defect claims. When a defect comes to light, you can't simply run straight to court. Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes requires owners to first pursue out-of-court resolution by filing a notice of claim with the r...

 Where HOAs And COAs Turn For Help With Repair-Related Construction Defects Condominium owners associations (COAs) and homeowners associations (HOAs) have important responsibilities. Among other things, they must address repairs and remediation work that can affect the entire community. These necessary projects can give rise to costly disputes...

Identifying And Pursuing Defect Claims During Turnover The turnover process — that is, the transition from developer to owner control — is a major step in the life of every community association. It's a critical opportunity to address construction defects arising from the period of developer control. And, in fact, community associations have a lega...

Dealing With Construction Defects In Florida CondominiumsConstruction defects are alarmingly common in condominium communities. They can result from new builds as well as conversion projects and repairs. Associations are often left shouldering costly fixes when contractors and designers don't do their jobs. At Tannenbaum Scro, we apply more than th...

Firm principal Alan Tannenbaum was featured in a recent NBC News2 article about HD Custom Homes, the Port Charlotte-based homebuilder that abruptly went out of business late last year, abandoning customers mid-construction. Tannenbaum represents nine customers seeking compensation from the Florida Construction Industry Recovery Fund. Part of the re...