Florida’s Mechanic Lien Guidelines

In Florida, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a Florida Mechanics Lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, as well as subcontractors, laborers, certain design […]

Florida’s Mechanics Lien

In Florida, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a Florida Mechanics Lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, as well as subcontractors, laborers, certain design […]

Florida “Hard and Fast” Rule on Unlicensed Subcontractors Suing Gets a Little Softer

There’s a strange thing about the law: even when it seems like a bright line rule is established by a court, or a statute appears to provide a hard and fast rule, there can always be circumstances that make a judge think twice about applying those rules as harshly as intended. If the law is […]

Florida Mechanics Lien Filing “How To”

Florida mechanics lien statutes provide broad mechanics lien rights to contactors, subcontractors and other persons working on a construction project.  The Florida mechanics liens will provide a great benefit to those who know how to use them. In Florida, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s […]

Florida Mechanics Lien Pre-Notices

Did you know that several states require that a “pre-notice” be provided to the Owner or Contractor prior to a mechanics’ lien filing?  One of those states is Florida.  In Florida, depending on the claimant’s status, a pre-notice may be required.  Subcontractors and sub-subcontractors, including materialmen and suppliers who do not have a contract with the […]