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    Florida Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: In Title XXXIII Chapter 558, the Florida Legislature establishes a requirement that homeowners who allege construction defects must first notify the construction professional responsible for the defect and allow them an opportunity to repair the defect before the homeowner canbring suit against the construction professional. The statute, which allows homeowners and associations to file claims against certain types of contractors and others, defines the type of defects that fall under the authority of the legislation and the types of housing covered in thelegislation. Florida sets strict procedures that homeowners must follow in notifying construction professionals of alleged defects. The law also establishes strict timeframes for builders to respond to homeowner claims. Once a builder has inspected the unit, the law allows the builder to offer to repair or settle by paying the owner a sum to cover the cost of repairing the defect. The homeowner has the option of accepting the offer or rejecting the offer and filing suit. Under the statute the courts must abate any homeowner legal action until the homeowner has undertaken the claims process. The law also requires contractors, subcontractors and other covered under the law to notify homeowners of the right to cure process.


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    Tampa Bay Builders Association
    Local # 1036
    11242 Winthrop Main St
    Riverview, FL 33578
    http://www.tbba.net

    Polk County Builders Association
    Local # 1028
    2232 Heritage Dr
    Lakeland, FL 33801
    http://www.pcba.com

    Home Builders & CA of Brevard
    Local # 1012
    1500 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste A
    Melbourne, FL 32935
    http://www.hbca-brevard.org

    Highlands County Builders Association
    Local # 1022
    PO Box 7546
    Sebring, FL 33872


    Home Builders Association of Manatee - Sarasota County
    Local # 1041
    8131 Lakewood Main St Ste 207
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
    http://hbamanatee-sarasota.org/

    Treasure Coast Builders Association
    Local # 1030
    6560 South Federal Highway
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
    http://www.treasurecoastba.com

    Hernando Bldrs Assoc
    Local # 1010
    7391 Sunshine Grove Rd
    Brooksville, FL 34613
    http://www.hernandobuilders.com


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    Leveraging from approximately 5000 building and claims related expert witness designations, the Bartow, Florida Construction Expert Directory provides a single point of reference for construction defect and claims related support to legal professionals and construction practice groups seeking meaningful resolution of construction defect and claims matters. BHA provides building claims investigation and expert services to the construction industry's most recognized companies, legal professionals, Fortune 500 builders, CGL carriers, owners, as well as a variety of state and local government agencies. Employing in house resources which include construction standard of care consultants, registered architects, professional engineers, and credentialed building envelope experts, the firm brings national experience and local capabilities to Bartow and the surrounding areas.

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    GRSM Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

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    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

    Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Super Lawyers

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    Reprinted courtesy of Garret D. Murai, Nomos LLP
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    Reprinted courtesy of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC

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    Reprinted courtesy of Andrew Lintner, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
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    Ball Janik LLP Welcomes Construction Defect Attorney and U.S. Air Force Veteran Jake Scott to its Fort Lauderdale Office

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