The statute, if enacted, would require a builder of a newly constructed single family residence, duplex, triplex, quadruplex, or manufactured home to provide a one year warranty on all equipment, materials, or workmanship where a defect in those items results in a material violation of the Florida Building Code.
Read moreCourt Orders Litigation of Florida Warranty Claims in New Jersey, Despite Project's Location in Florida
A decision this week from the Third District Court of Appeal serves as a reminder for why contractors need to be aware of all of the terms of the warranties they rely on and pass on to their customers.
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