The form and contents of a claim of lien are set forth in Fla. Stat. § 713.08. The claim of lien must expressly state:
- the name of the lienor
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Florida Construction Liens: Improvements that Create an Enforceable Construction Lien
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Previously in this series, I discussed the property that could be the subject of a construction lien. In this part, we take a look at the definition of improvement …
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Florida Construction Liens: Defining “Contractor” in Florida’s Construction Lien Law
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A “contractor” is a person other than a materialman or laborer who enters into a contract with the owner of real property for improving it. A “contractor” can also be…
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Florida Construction Liens: Licenses and Construction Liens
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Florida law governs who can enforce a construction lien. Under the construction lien statute, a contractor, a subcontractor, a sub-subcontractor, a material man who contracts with an owner, a contractor,…
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Florida Construction Liens: Insurance Proceeds and Construction Liens
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Florida Construction Liens: Insurance Proceeds and Construction Liens
When an improvement covered by property damage insurance is damaged or destroyed and the owner, contractor, or subcontractor is paid for the…
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Florida Construction Liens: Construction Liens on Leased Property
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When entering into a lease, especially for commercial property, the parties often contemplate that the tenant will make improvements to the leased premises. The question arises: is the property subject…
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Florida Construction Liens: Property Subject To a Construction Lien
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As a threshold matter, it is often important to determine whether Florida law permits a construction lien to be placed on a particular property. In order for Florida lien law…
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Florida Construction Liens: An Introduction to Florida’s Construction Lien Statute
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I. Introduction
A claim of lien is an encumbrance against real property created by state law for the purpose of securing payment for labor, materials, or services expended to improve…
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Understanding Florida’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws: What Constitutes an Improvement to Property?
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Florida Statutes chapter 713, commonly referred to as Florida’s mechanic’s lien statute, or “construction lien law,” is intended “to protect those who have provided labor and materials for the improvement…
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