A construction lien can turn your Florida dream home into a nightmare—blocking refinancing, delaying sales, and clouding your title. In this video, construction attorney Travis McConnell explains how Florida homeowners can use a Notice of Contest of Lien under section 713.22(2), Florida Statutes to speed up resolution. DISCLAIMER: This video is for general informational purposesContinue reading “Video: Contractor Filed a Lien? Florida’s 60-Day Notice of Contest”
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Florida Appeals Court Confirms No “Show Cause” After Lien Foreclosure Is Filed
Key Takeaway:Contractors who have already filed a lien foreclosure action cannot be forced into a redundant show cause process. Property owners cannot use section 713.21(4) to discharge a lien when enforcement is already underway. Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal has just confirmed what every construction lawyer already knew, and it is remarkable the trialContinue reading “Florida Appeals Court Confirms No “Show Cause” After Lien Foreclosure Is Filed”
Video: Methods of Contract Termination
Running a Florida business and stuck in a bad service contract? In this video, Travis from Ready Legal explains your options when you want out of a vendor agreement, whether it’s due to poor service or changing needs. Learn the difference between termination for convenience and termination for cause, what notice provisions mean, and howContinue reading “Video: Methods of Contract Termination”
Florida Law under Review: Allowing Email Notice to Tenants
Florida House Bill 615 proposes changes to Florida Statutes to permit electronic delivery of notices between landlords and tenants under certain conditions. The bill introduces section 83.505, which allows notices to be sent via email if both parties consent through a specific addendum to the rental agreement and provide valid email addresses. This addendum mustContinue reading “Florida Law under Review: Allowing Email Notice to Tenants”
Motions to Dismiss: Not a Substitution for Summary Judgment
In Florida civil litigation, motions to dismiss serve a specific and limited purpose: to test the legal sufficiency of a complaint. They are not a procedural tool for determining factual disputes or resolving substantive legal questions better suited for summary judgment. Therefore, Florida courts have repeatedly held that litigants should not misuse motions to dismissContinue reading “Motions to Dismiss: Not a Substitution for Summary Judgment”
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