Florida General Contractor Flashcards
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Under Florida's Construction Lien Law, how many days does a lienor typically have to record a claim of lien after the last furnishing of labor or materials?
Answer: 90 days
A claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days after the final furnishing of labor, services, or materials to the project.
A subcontractor not in direct contract with the owner must serve what document to preserve lien rights?
Answer: Notice to Owner
The Notice to Owner alerts the property owner that a subcontractor or supplier may claim a lien, and must generally be served within 45 days of first furnishing.
What is the purpose of the Contractor's Final Payment Affidavit in Florida?
Answer: To state that all lienors have been paid or list those still owed before final payment
A contractor in direct contract with the owner must furnish the Final Payment Affidavit at least 5 days before filing a lien suit, listing unpaid lienors.
How long is a recorded claim of lien valid in Florida before it must be enforced by lawsuit?
Answer: 1 year
A claim of lien remains valid for one year from recording, after which it must be enforced through a foreclosure action or it expires.
Which Florida statute chapter governs the Construction Lien Law?
Answer: Chapter 713
Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes sets out the Construction Lien Law and related lienor rights and procedures.
An owner may shorten a lienor's time to file suit by serving what?
Answer: A Notice of Contest of Lien
Serving a Notice of Contest of Lien reduces the lienor's enforcement period to 60 days from service.
A Notice of Commencement generally expires after what period unless a different date is specified?
Answer: 1 year
Unless it states a longer or shorter effective date, a Notice of Commencement is effective for one year after recording.