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SB 1592FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

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Changes to Legal Deadlines for Construction Defect Lawsuits

Original title: Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property

March 13, 2026

Companion · HB 705same policy, House version

statute of limitations construction law real estate legal liability building codes limitations

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the window of time property owners have to sue architects, engineers, and contractors for construction defects, potentially limiting the ability to seek legal remedies for issues discovered years after a project is finished.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

The time window for filing lawsuits against construction professionals is defined and limited by these provisions.

Architects, engineers, and contractors

The bill establishes clear start dates for their legal liability and limits the extension of liability through warranty repairs.

Licensed contractors

They are subject to the revised limitations periods for actions founded on their construction work.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

This bill addresses the 'statute of repose' and 'statute of limitations' for construction defects, which are recurring topics in Florida civil law. context

Summary

This bill updates the rules for how long property owners have to file lawsuits regarding the design, planning, or construction of real estate improvements. It clarifies exactly when the 'clock' starts ticking for these legal deadlines and establishes specific definitions for when a project is considered complete.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to sue for a construction defect under this bill?

Generally, you have 4 years from the earliest date of project completion, contract termination, or abandonment. However, no lawsuit can be filed more than 7 years after these events.

Does fixing a defect under warranty give me more time to sue?

No. The bill explicitly states that the correction or repair of defects, whether under warranty or otherwise, does not extend the time period for filing a lawsuit.

What happens if I have a multi-building project?

Each building is treated as its own separate improvement, meaning the legal clock for each building starts independently.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

otherFlorida Building Code Map →

organizationFlorida Legislature Map →

others. 95.11, F.S.Map →

Sources

Open source document

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