Construction Defect Liability
The defense of developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, roofing contractors, subcontractors, and window manufacturers and installers in construction defect and personal injury claims is one of the firm’s many areas of practice. Our attorneys have years of experience in working with contractors as well as expert witnesses in this area of litigation. This area of practice also includes;
- Defective Construction
- Defective Building Products
- Statutory and Contractual Warranty Claims
- Delay Damages
- Mechanic's Liens
- Indemnification
- Coverage Issues
- Building Envelope
- Water losses
In addition to handling construction defect litigation we also provide assistance and representation in non-claims related matters involving contract review and interpretation along with pre-claims assistance.
Key Florida Statutes relied upon in Construction Defect Liability
| Construction Contracting | Chapter 489 Part I |
| Construction Defects | Chapter 558 |
| Construction Industry Licensing Board | FAC 61G4-18.002 |
| Construction Liens | Chapter 713 Part II |
| Condominiums - Rights and Obligations of Developer | Chapter 718 Part II |
| Condominiums - Rights and Obligations of Association | Chapter 718 Part III |
| Cooperatives - Rights and Obligations of Developer | Chapter 719 Part II |
| Cooperatives - Rights and Obligations of Association | Chapter 719 Part III |
| Damages in actions against contractors for injuries sustained from negligence, malfeasance or misfeasance | 768.0425 |
| Limits on Consultant/Contractor Liability on Florida Department of Transportation Projects | 337.195 |
| Statute of Limitations for actions founded on the design, planning or construction of an improvement to real property | 95.11(c) |