Florida construction law

Florida Chapter 558: The Pre-Suit Construction Defect Notice That Must Come Before the Lawsuit

Florida Statutes Chapter 558 requires anyone claiming construction defects in Florida to give the contractor written notice and an opportunity to inspect and offer to repair before filing suit. Skipping the Chapter 558 process gets the lawsuit dismissed. The process also shapes the defense — a contractor who responds substantively to a 558 notice can often resolve the dispute without litigation, and the offer of repair creates evidence that matters in any later case.