FL S0418

Requires claimants to provide written notice of construction defect claims to the contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or design professional at least 60 days before filing suit (120 days for associations representing more than 20 parcels), with notice also to be served on their insurer.

Requires notice of claim to describe the nature of each alleged defect and its location in sufficient detail to enable the responding party to locate it without undue burden, based on at least a visual inspection.

Requires respondents to serve a written response within 15 days (30 days for associations with more than 20 parcels) that includes inspection findings and one or more specified offers or statements regarding repairs.

Expands mandatory document exchange to include design plans, specifications, as-built plans, photographs, videos, expert reports, subcontracts, purchase orders, and maintenance records related to the alleged defect and damages.

Clarifies that "completion of a building or improvement" includes temporary or other certificates of occupancy that allow occupancy or use of the entire building, or substantial completion of construction where no certificate is issued.