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FL H1133

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Adam Hasner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 553.875 of Florida Statutes to authorize written repair contracts for property damage caused by imported drywall when no government standards exist in the jurisdiction
  • Allows real property owners, condominium associations, condominium developers, and licensed contractors to agree to specific repair measures for imported drywall problems
  • Provides liability protection shielding contractors and developers from lawsuits by property owners and subsequent owners for damages arising from prior use of imported drywall or the repairs themselves
  • Defines "imported drywall" as drywall containing elevated elemental sulfur levels that cause metal corrosion, and "licensed contractor" as one licensed under chapter 489
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Written Contracts/Repairs/Reactive Drywall

Last Action

Died in Committee on Civil Justice & Courts Policy (CCJP)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice & Courts Policy3/31/2010
Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy3/1/2010

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