Legal Question in Construction Law in Florida

If a lien release was signed at the time of receiving a draw showing a blance due. Can a lien be placed if I don't get the balance?


Asked on 7/22/10, 3:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alterraon Phillips APLaw, LLC

If you are a licensed contractor and performed work (or supplied material) on a project in which you have not been paid, you may put a lien on the project as long as it is within 90 days of performing the work or placing the material onsite. I presume your release of lien was contingent upon payment and if you have a balance due for work you have done, you can place a lien on a project.

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Answered on 7/23/10, 2:12 pm


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