The following is a handy outline our firm has prepared over the years to assist any participant in the construction process, whether they are a subcontractor, general contractor, or an owner, to gain a general understanding of their legal rights pertaining to Florida’s Construction Lien and Bond Laws.

Construction Liens

1. Contractors and Materialmen Contracting Directly with the Owner
   1. Determine that Owner has recorded and posted Notice of Commencement prior to starting work or delivering materials.
   2. Record Claim of Lien in each county where the property is located not later than 90 days after the final furnishing of labor, services or materials.
   3. Serve copy of Claim of Lien on Owner either before or within 15 days after recording.
   4. Contractors only ‑ serve Final Contractor’s Affidavit at least five days before filing suit.
   5. File suit within one year after recording the Claim of Lien, or within 60 days of Service of Notice of Contest of Lien or within 20 days of Service of Summons to Show Cause, whichever occurs first. (more…)