Builder's Liens in Florida
A builder's lien (construction lien) under Florida Chapter 713 provides contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers with a security interest in real property they have improved, ensuring payment for labor and materials furnished.
Filing Requirements
Florida construction lien claimants must serve a Notice to Owner within 45 days of first furnishing (for subcontractors/suppliers), record the Claim of Lien within 90 days of last furnishing, and file suit to enforce within one year. Strict compliance with these deadlines is required; failure to meet any deadline forfeits lien rights.
Owner Protections
Property owners protect against liens through lien waivers upon payment, payment bonds transferring lien claims from the property to the bond, Notice of Commencement recording, and verified payment tracking. The Chapter 713 framework balances contractor payment rights with property owner protections.
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC