Florida Construction Law

"The doctrine of substantial performance is generally unavailable where a party has materially breached the terms of the agreement."  Nat'l Contractors, Inc. v. Ellenberg , 681 So.2d 791, 793 (Fla. 3d DCA 1996). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com

A "time is of the essence" provision in a construction contract may affect the determination of whether or not the contractor substantially performed.  Legacy Place Apartment Homes, LLC v. PGA Gateway, LTD ., 2011 WL 3111641 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com