Builder Default During Florida Construction
Builder default during Florida construction triggers contract remedies, bond claims, and regulatory options designed to protect property owners and ensure project completion.
Owner Remedies
Upon builder default, the Florida property owner can terminate the construction contract, claim against the performance bond (if available), hire a replacement contractor, and pursue damages for the additional cost of completion. The owner should document all deficiencies and preserve evidence before the replacement contractor begins work.
Pre-Suit Requirements
Chapter 558 requires 60-day written notice to the builder before filing construction defect litigation. This notice-and-cure process gives the builder an opportunity to inspect, offer repairs, or settle before court proceedings begin. The process applies to all construction defect claims in Florida, including builder default situations.
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC