[CLC-Discussion] FW: Chapter 558 Florida Statutes

Fri Aug 24 08:04:06 PDT 2012

I would agree that Section 558 would not apply as to the "Defendant" that you identify as the unit owner, because the unit owner, is a claimant, in his own right.  Fla. Stat. §558.002(3) defines a "Claimant" as a "property owner".

However, if the claim was asserted against the plumber, as opposed to the unit owner (or in  conjunction with the unit owner), Section 558 would likely apply, as the term construction defect includes "repair, alteration, or remodeling of real property  resulting from: ... (d) failure to construct or remodel real property in accordance with accepted trade standards for good and workmanlike construction at the time of construction."  Fla. Stat. §558.002(5)(d).

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I don't think so, because while the Association would qualify as an "Claimant," the unit owner likely would not be a "contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional." (558.002(3))

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Does Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes apply to the following scenario?

"Claimant" a condominium association brought a claim for damages alleging that defendant ( a unit owner) directed that certain plumbing work be performed at the subject property.  However, said plumbing work was not performed in a workmanlike manner resulting in water damage to an adjoining unit that the condominium association will need to repair.

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