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NOTICES FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW [FLORIDA STATUTES § 713.015] ACCORDING TO FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW (SECTIONS 713.001-713.37, FLORIDA STATUTES), THOSE WHO WORK ON YOUR PROPERTY OR PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES AND ARE NOT PAID IN FULL HAVE A RIGHT TO ENFORCE THEIR CLAIM FOR PAYMENT AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY. THIS CLAIM IS KNOWN AS A CONSTRUCTION LIEN. IF YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR FAILS TO PAY SUBCONTRACTORS, SUB-SUBCONTRACTORS, OR MATERIAL SUPPLIERS, THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE OWED MONEY MAY LOOK TO YOUR PROPERTY FOR PAYMENT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR CONTRACTOR IN FULL. IF YOU FAIL TO PAY YOUR CONTRACTOR, YOUR CONTRACTOR MAY ALSO HAVE A LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY. THIS MEANS IF A LIEN IS FILED YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE SOLD AGAINST YOUR WILL TO PAY FOR LABOR, MATERIALS, OR OTHER SERVICES THAT YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR MAY HAVE FAILED TO PAY. TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOU SHOULD STIPULATE IN THIS CONTRACT THAT BEFORE ANY PAYMENT IS MADE, YOUR CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A WRITTEN RELEASE OF LIEN FROM ANY PERSON OR COMPANY THAT HAS PROVIDED TO YOU A “NOTICE TO OWNER.” FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW IS COMPLEX, AND IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS' CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND [FLORIDA STATUTES § 489.1425] PAYMENT MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THE FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS' CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND IF YOU LOSE MONEY ON A PROJECT PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT, WHERE THE LOSS RESULTS FROM SPECIFIED VIOLATIONS OF FLORIDA LAW BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND AND FILING A CLAIM, CONTACT THE FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD AT THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS: FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD 1940 NORTH MONROE STREET TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2215 TELEPHONE (850) 921-6593 FAX (850) 921-5450 *(optional notice for home solicitation contracts)
[toll-free in fl-325, 305 and 336 counties] (optional notice before soliciting prospective customers) Florida construction recovery fund telephone: [ or or (for residents of fl-325 & fl-336 counties only) Florida construction recovery fund fax:[florida laws are different] click here to obtain a copy of florida construction loss prevention program (flip) - an informative pamphlet outlining the federal regulations concerning construction liens and how these liens may affect your future construction projects. The flcp is available in spanish. Download it flcrp is a form you must complete when submitting your application for a Florida contractor license. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed for any errors, commissions, and missing information in order to determine if your application is complete and compliant with the florida law. Florida lien law: the construction loan of money to a licensed contractor to perform a work shall not expire until the money becomes due and payable. The payment of the agreed compensation, the construction and completion of the construction work, and the actual and reasonable expenses or damages incurred by the contractor, the contractor's agents and employees will be considered due from the contractor, whether they became due and payable when they were actually incurred. Any contractor that does not pay construction, construction or other expenses incurred during the construction period shall be subject to an enforceable lien. After the construction period has passed, any unpaid expenses incurred by a contractor shall be recovered from that contractor by a lien on his/her construction costs, including the cost of materials, labor, and engineering services. A contractor shall be assessed the value of materials used in the construction work before any payment is made to a subcontractor pursuant to the contract. The construction cost of any building or a portion of a building shall be deemed to include all real property improvements at the site which are either required by law or are under contract and not to be excluded. When the contractor is under contract to perform work under a conditional fee agreement the contractor shall be responsible for all expenses and damages, if any, related to construction performed by him/her. Contracting companies can establish construction lien laws on their contract. To learn more about the laws and florida construction lien law that affects your next project, click here.