Category Archives: Construction

In Florida, when an owner terminates a Notice of Commencement (NOC) and records a new NOC, subcontractors and suppliers are obliged to serve a new Notice to Owner (“NTO”), even if they are continuing work under the same contract and have previously served a NTO. The NTO is a document in Florida’s construction industry, servingContinue reading “New Notice of Commencement, New Notice to Owner”

One common question in Florida construction is whether a supplier to a supplier can claim a lien. This situation comes up in scenarios like the following: Hypothetical: A manufacturer sells its materials to a distributor. The distributor then sells the materials to a general contractor, who uses them to improve an owner’s property. The propertyContinue reading “A Supplier’s Supplier is Not a Lienor in Florida”

When a contractor faces the frustration of unpaid funds and realizes they’ve missed the window for filing a lien, not all hope is lost. While the ability to foreclose on a lien may be forfeited, Florida contractors still have options to pursue unpaid debts through other legal avenues. One such recourse is suing the customerContinue reading “Can You Still Get Paid Without a Lien?”

In the state of Florida, contractors wield a powerful tool that significantly enhances their chances of receiving payment—the construction lien. This legal instrument serves as both a sword and a shield for contractors, providing a robust mechanism to secure payment from a customer who is delinquent on their bill. In this blog post, we willContinue reading “The 5 Powers of The Florida Construction Lien”

Florida law provides contractors, suppliers, and other parties with the right to claim a lien against real property for work and supplies provided for improvements. Liens are a powerful tool for seeking payment, but can be complicated to use. In Florida, liens are recorded in the county clerk’s office for the county where the projectContinue reading “How to File a Construction Lien in Florida”