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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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    2635 SE 58th Avenue
    Ocala, FL 34480
    http://www.mcbia.org

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    Local # 1090
    3520 W International Speedway Blvd
    Daytona Beach, FL 32124
    http://www.volusiahomebuilders.org

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    Local # 1006
    1196 S Lecanto Hwy
    Lecanto, FL 34461
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    Local # 1026
    1100 N Joanna Ave
    Tavares, FL 32778
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    Local # 1040
    544 Mayo Ave
    Maitland, FL 32751
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    The Best Lawyers in America® - Ball Janik Attorneys Earn Multiple Recognitions

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    Reprinted courtesy of Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC

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    Reprinted courtesy of Traub Lieberman

    Differing Site Conditions Claim Requires a Misrepresentation

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    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
    Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com