Navigating Florida's Shorter Construction Defect Claim Window: What Homeowners and Builders Need to Know

On July 1, the Florida Legislature reduced the time to bring a claim for construction defects from 10 years to seven years. Because of the reduction in time, many condominiums and townhome communities may not discover construction defects until after claims are barred. However, there are circumstances that toll the statute of limitations and steps that homeowners and builders can take to protect their interests.

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