In Florida construction, change orders are a fact of life. Unexpected conditions, client requests, design tweaks — they all affect time, cost,
The scope changed. You did the extra work. Now the GC or owner refuses to pay because "you didn’t get a signed
In Florida construction law, knowing the difference between a release of lien and a satisfaction of lien can mean the difference between
In Florida, a construction lien is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure payment. However, receiving a Notice of
Under Florida's Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713, Florida Statutes), certain construction professionals must serve a Notice to Owner (NTO) to protect their
If you're working on a construction project in Florida and don’t have a direct contract with the property owner, Florida law may
A construction lien is one of the most powerful legal tools available to contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment rental companies to
This information provides an overview of key steps involved in filing a construction lien under Florida Statute Chapter 713. It is intended
Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713, Florida Statutes), certain construction professionals must serve a Notice to Owner (NTO) to protect their right to file a lien. This is not optional—missing this requirement can result in losing your lien rights and, ultimately, your ability to collect payment.
If you’re working on a construction project in Florida and don’t have a direct contract with the property owner, Florida law may require you to serve a Notice to Owner (NTO) to preserve your right to file a lien. This requirement, found in Florida Statutes Chapter 713, is strict: missing the deadline or serving it improperly can eliminate your ability to enforce payment—even if the owner knows you’re involved in the project.
A construction lien is one of the most powerful legal tools available to contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment rental companies to ensure they get paid. But Florida’s Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713, Florida Statutes) imposes strict requirements—one misstep and your lien may be unenforceable.
This information provides an overview of key steps involved in filing a construction lien under Florida Statute Chapter 713. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. No attorney-client relationship or other professional relationship is created by reading, using, or relying upon the information provided here.