Navigating the world of construction defects and 558 notice requirements can be tricky for both plaintiffs and defendants. Florida Statute 558 governs the rights and obligations claimants must follow prior to filing a construction defect lawsuit against the parties responsible for the original construction. Generally, the statute provides that a claimant must provide the contractors with notice of the defects prior to the claimant proceeding with the filing of a lawsuit. In addition, the claimant must provide the contractors with access to the property to inspect the defective conditions, and in turn, the contractors must respond to the claimant’s notice.     Read the article………………