Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property

Summary

The bill changes Florida’s statute of limitations for actions based on the design, planning, or construction of real‑property improvements. It requires such lawsuits to be filed within four years of the improvement’s completion (or related trigger dates) and no later than seven years overall, with special rules for latent defects and counterclaims. The changes affect architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners.

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