CONSTRUCTION LIENS & LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Notice to OwnerFILE A CONSTRUCTION LIEN
While Builders Notice is not a law firm and does not give legal advice, we do perform extensive property research services and refer any request for claim evaluation or claim of lien to our forwarding attorneys who are ready to help protect your rights. The client/attorney relationship will remain exclusively between you and the law firm. Only the lienor, the lienor's employee, or legal counsel may prepare a claim of lien.
Timing - The following diagram depicts the critical time frames involved in Construction Liens.
CONSTRUCTION LIEN TIMELINE
Signed Contract:
After you have a signed contract be sure to file your NTO right away.
Make a Record or Claim:
Record a lien or file a claim against bond by the 90th day after the project has been completed.
Postmarked Manifest:
Avoid missing the deadline and be sure to have your manifest postmarked or notarized.
Final Day to Foreclose:
You must foreclose within the first year if you haven't received payment.
Notice Deadline:
By the 45th day your NTO must be received or you risk forfeiting any claims.
For more information about the full details on each milestone in the diagram above you may click here.
Construction Law Firms to whom we may forward your claim:
Larry Leiby, ESQ.
10312 NW 5th St.
Plantation, Florida. 33323
Stearns, Roberts, & Guttentag, LLC.
805. East Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, Florida. 33341
www.florida-construction-lawyers.com
Malka & Kravitz, P.A.,
1300 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323
www.mkpalaw.com
FAQ
What is a construction lien?
A construction lien, also called a Claim of Lien, is a recorded claim against real property for unpaid labor, services, or materials furnished to improve that property. In Florida, lien requirements are strict, so deadlines, notice history, project details, and the amount unpaid should be reviewed carefully before a lien is pursued.
When should a construction lien be filed in Florida?
In many Florida construction projects, a claim of lien must be recorded no later than 90 days after the lienor’s final furnishing of labor, services, or materials. Warranty or corrective work may not extend the deadline. Because timing issues can affect lien rights, lien claims should be reviewed as early as possible.
How long does a construction lien last?
A Florida construction lien generally remains effective for one year after the claim of lien is recorded, unless an action to enforce the lien is filed within that time. Certain actions, such as a Notice of Contest of Lien, may shorten the enforcement deadline. Always confirm the applicable deadline before relying on a lien.
Who may have construction lien rights?
Depending on the project and contract chain, Florida lien rights may apply to contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and certain professional lienors. Whether a party has lien rights depends on the work performed, materials supplied, contract relationships, notice requirements, and compliance with Florida lien law.
Learn more: What is a construction lien?