During the 2015 regular legislative session, the Florida
Legislature made several key revisions to Chapter 558 -
Florida's Construction Defect Statute. These amendments, which
became effective on October 1st, will significantly alter some of
the provisions of the statute, which sets forth a procedure and
numerous requirements for an alternative method to resolve
construction disputes prior to litigation. Developers, contractors,
design professionals and others in the construction industry should
welcome the amendments which, among other notable changes, broaden
the role of insurers, clarify when the statute applies, increase
the notice requirements by building owners pursuing defect claims
concerning the nature of the alleged defects and resulting damages,
and allow for broader pre-suit discovery of information. On
balance, these changes appear geared toward broadening the exchange
of information and facilitating meaningful settlement discussions
concerning the
