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In this 3 part series, board-certified construction attorney Alex Barthet explains the in’s and out’s of Florida’s Chapter 558, construction defects, and warranty claims and how to deal with them.

Highlights in this episode:

  • Construction Defects & Chapter 558: Why Chapter 558 is a notice-and-opportunity-to-inspect process, not a claim, and how it helps resolve defect disputes before litigation.
  • Code Violations & Liability Risks: Understanding the shift from minor infractions to “material violations” under Florida law and how contractors can be held liable without a direct contract.
  • Warranties & Extended Liability: A breakdown of statutory and contractual warranties, including the new one-year homebuilder warranty (effective 2025) and extended warranty requirements for condominiums.
  • Contract Strategies: How marking up contracts, adding exclusions, and clearly defining job assumptions can help limit risk and avoid unexpected liabilities.
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