Florida

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Florida Statute of Limitations

Florida Construction Litigation Hold

FL Stat § 95.11(3)(c) (2022):
No action can be taken 10 years after:

1) Actual possession by the owner.

2) Issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

3) Date of abandonment of construction, if not completed.

4) Date of completion of contract.

Whichever of these dates is latest.

Online Reference

National Society of Professional Engineers Home 

State Statute for Construction: 10 Years
*The National Society of Professional Engineers Recommends an Additional: 3 Years

Recommended Document Retention 13 Years

If you would like to learn the statute of limitations of any warranty your state entitles you to, refer to our Warranties map.