FL S0680

Notice of claim in construction defect actions must be personally signed by the claimant, but authorized representatives may act on behalf of business entities while individual claimants' representatives cannot act without the claimant's knowledge.

Claimant and consultants must be physically present at property inspections to identify alleged construction defects.

Person served with notice of claim must now serve copies to potentially responsible contractors, subculators, suppliers, or design professionals within 10 days (or 30 days for associations over 20 parcels), changing the requirement from "may" to "must."

Claimants rejecting settlement offers must serve written demand for mediation explaining inadequacy of offer, and parties must mutually select a certified mediator within 20 days unless waived in writing.

Statute of limitations tolling extends beyond the initial notice period to include 30 days after mediation impasse, 30 days after mediation waiver, or 30 days after repair/payment period ends if offer is accepted.