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Construction Defect Laws in Florida.
Florida construction-defect practice is shaped by Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes, which imposes mandatory pre-suit notice and opportunity-to-repair procedures before a construction-defect action can proceed. Florida also applies specific limitations and repose periods for actions arising out of improvements to real property.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Florida generally applies a 4-year limitations period for actions founded on design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property, with a 7-year statute of repose from specified completion events.
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Key Florida Statutes
Chapter 558 imposes mandatory pre-suit notice and opportunity-to-repair procedures for construction-defect actions, and can substantially affect timing and strategy.
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