Several new state statutes will be going into effect soon, and one could have a major impact for property owners dealing with construction defect lawsuits.
A new law will now allow general contractors up to a full year from when they are served with a construction-related lawsuit to file a claim of their own against subcontractors. This is likely to extend the time it takes for property owners to secure court rulings and recover funds to make the necessary repairs.
One of Central Florida's largest condo complexes is still dealing with problems stemming from construction of the buildings back in 2000...which has resulted in water damage, electrical hazards and millions of dollars in fines from the city of Orlando.
The primary purpose of Chapter 558 is to establish a pre-litigation procedure so that builders receive notice of defects and have an opportunity to conduct an inspection and propose some kind of resolution. The resolution can be either performing repairs, or it can be paying money so the association can perform those repairs with their own contractors.
The latest change in the law highlights the need for property owners to work with experienced construction defect attorneys like Angius and Terry to initiate legal action that will start repair work as soon as possible under a state statute known as Chapter 558.
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