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FL Stat § 713.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.09 - Single claim of lien.

713.09 Single claim of lien.—A lienor is required to record only one claim of lien covering his or her entire demand against the real property when the amount demanded is for labor or services or material furnished for more than one improvement under the same direct contract. The single claim of lien is sufficient even though the improvement is for one or more improvements located on separate lots, parcels, or tracts of land. If materials to be used on one or more improvements on separate lots, parcels, or tracts of land under one direct contract are delivered by a lienor to a place designated by the person with whom the materialman contracted, other than the site of the improvement, the delivery to the place designated is prima facie evidence of delivery to the site of the improvement and incorporation in the improvement. The single claim of lien may be limited to a part of multiple lots, parcels, or tracts of land and their improvements or may cover all of the lots, parcels, or tracts of land and improvements. In each claim of lien under this section, the owner under the direct contract must be the same person for all lots, parcels, or tracts of land against which a single claim of lien is recorded.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 8, ch. 65-456; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 6, ch. 80-97; s. 5, ch. 90-109; s. 805, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 84.091.
FL Stat § 713.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.11 - Liens for improving land in which the contracting party has no interest.

713.11 Liens for improving land in which the contracting party has no interest.—When the person contracting for improving real property has no interest as owner in the land, no lien shall attach to the land, except as provided in s. 713.12, but if removal of such improvement from the land is practicable, the lien of a lienor shall attach to the improvement on which he or she has performed labor or services or for which he or she has furnished materials. The court, in the enforcement of such lien, may order such improvement to be separately sold and the purchaser may remove it within such reasonable time as the court may fix. The purchase price for such improvement shall be paid into court. The owner of the land upon which the improvement was made may demand that the land be restored substantially to its condition before the improvement was commenced, in which case the court shall order its restoration and the reasonable charge therefor shall be first paid out of such purchase price and the remainder shall be paid to lienors and other encumbrancers in accordance with their respective rights.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 807, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 84.111.
FL Stat § 713.12 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.12 - Liens for improving real property under contract with husband or wife on property of the other or of both.

713.12 Liens for improving real property under contract with husband or wife on property of the other or of both.—When the contract for improving real property is made with a husband or wife who is not separated and living apart from his or her spouse and the property is owned by the other or by both, the spouse who contracts shall be deemed to be the agent of the other to the extent of subjecting the right, title, or interest of the other in said property to liens under this part unless such other shall, within 10 days after learning of such contract, give the contractor and record in the clerk’s office, notice of his or her objection thereto.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254.Note.—Former s. 84.121.
FL Stat § 713.132 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.132 - Notice of termination.

713.132 Notice of termination.—(1) An owner may terminate the period of effectiveness of a notice of commencement by executing, swearing to, and recording a notice of termination that contains:(a) The same information as the notice of commencement;(b) The recording office document book and page reference numbers and date of the notice of commencement;(c) A statement of the date as of which the notice of commencement is terminated, which date may not be earlier than 30 days after the notice of termination is recorded;(d) A statement specifying that the notice applies to all the real property subject to the notice of commencement or specifying the portion of such real property to which it applies;(e) A statement that all lienors have been paid in full; and(f) A statement that the owner has, before recording the notice of termination, served a copy of the notice of termination on the contractor and on each lienor who has a direct contract with the owner or who has served a notice to owner. The owner is not required to serve a copy of the notice of termination on any lienor who has executed a waiver and release of lien upon final payment in accordance with s. 713.20.(2) An owner has the right to rely on a contractor’s affidavit given under s. 713.06(3)(d), except with respect to lienors who have already given notice, in connection with the execution, swearing to, and recording of a notice of termination. However, the notice of termination must be accompanied by the contractor’s affidavit.(3) An owner may not record a notice of termination except after completion of construction, or after construction ceases before completion and all lienors have been paid in full or pro rata in accordance with s. 713.06(4). If an owner or a contractor, by fraud or collusion, knowingly makes any fraudulent statement or affidavit in a notice of termination or any accompanying affidavit, the owner and the contractor, or either of them, as the case may be, is liable to any lienor who suffers damages as a result of the filing of the fraudulent notice of termination; and any such lienor has a right of action for damages occasioned thereby.(4) A notice of termination is effective to terminate the notice of commencement at the later of 30 days after recording of the notice of termination or the date stated in the notice of termination as the date on which the notice of commencement is terminated, if the notice of termination has been served pursuant to paragraph (1)(f) on the contractor and on each lienor who has a direct contract with the owner or who has served a notice to owner.History.—s. 7, ch. 90-109; s. 5, ch. 92-286; s. 3, ch. 97-219; s. 4, ch. 98-135; s. 7, ch. 2012-211.
FL Stat § 713.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.14 - Application of money to materials account.

713.14 Application of money to materials account.—(1) Any owner, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, in making any payment under, or properly applicable to, any contract to one with whom she or he has a running account, or with whom she or he has more than one contract, or to whom she or he is otherwise indebted, shall designate the contract under which the payment is made or the items of account to which it is to be applied. If she or he shall fail to do so or shall make a false designation, she or he shall be liable to anyone suffering a loss in consequence for the amount of the loss.(2) When a payment for materials is made to a subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or materialman, the subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or materialman shall demand of the person making the payment a designation of the account and the items of account to which the payment is to apply. In any case in which a lien is claimed for materials furnished by a subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or materialman, it is a defense to the claim, to the extent of the payment made, to prove that a payment made by the owner to the contractor for the materials has been paid over to the subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or materialman, and to prove also that when such payment was received by such subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or materialman she or he did not demand a designation of the account and of the items of account to which the payment was to be applied or, receiving a designation of its application to the account for the materials, she or he failed to apply the payment in accordance therewith. This subsection is cumulative to any other defenses available to the person paying the materialman, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 7, ch. 77-353; s. 9, ch. 90-109; s. 808, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 84.141.
FL Stat § 713.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.15 - Repossession of materials not used.

713.15 Repossession of materials not used.—If for any reason the completion of an improvement is abandoned or though the improvement is completed, materials delivered are not used therefor, a person who has delivered materials for the improvement which have not been incorporated therein and for which he or she has not received payment may peaceably repossess and remove such materials or replevy the same and thereupon he or she shall have no lien on the real property or improvements and no right against any persons for the price thereof, but shall have the same rights in regard to the materials as if he or she had never parted with their possession. This right to repossess and remove or replevy the materials shall not be affected by their sale, encumbrance, attachment, or transfer from the site of improvement, except that if the materials have been so transferred, the right to repossess or replevy them shall not be effective as against a purchaser or encumbrancer thereof in good faith whose interest therein is acquired after such transfer from the site of the improvement or as against a creditor attaching after such transfer. The right of repossession and removal given by this section shall extend only to materials whose purchase price does not exceed the amount remaining due to the person repossessing but where materials have been partly paid for, the person delivering them may repossess them as allowed in this section on refunding the part of the purchase price which has been paid.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 809, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 84.151.
FL Stat § 713.165 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.165 - Request for list of subcontractors and suppliers.

713.165 Request for list of subcontractors and suppliers.—(1) An owner of real property may request from the contractor a list of all subcontractors and suppliers who have any contract with the contractor to furnish any material or to perform any service for the contractor with respect to the owner’s real property or improvement to the real property. The request must be in writing and delivered by registered or certified mail to the address of the contractor shown in the contract or the recorded notice of commencement.(2) The contractor must within 10 days after receipt of the property owner’s written request, furnish to the property owner or the property owner’s agent a list of the subcontractors and suppliers who have a contract with the contractor as of the date the request is received by the contractor. If the contractor fails to furnish the list, the contractor thereby forfeits the contractor’s right to assert a lien against the owner’s property to the extent the owner is prejudiced by the contractor’s failure to furnish the list or by any omissions from the list.(3) A list furnished under this section shall not constitute a notice to owner.History.—s. 7, ch. 95-240.
FL Stat § 713.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.17 - Materials not attachable for debts of purchaser.

713.17 Materials not attachable for debts of purchaser.—Whenever materials have been furnished to improve real property and payment therefor has not been made or waived, such materials shall not be subject to attachment, execution, or other legal process to enforce any debt due by the purchaser of such materials, except a debt due for the purchase price thereof, so long as in good faith the same are about to be applied to improve the real property; but if the owner has made payment for materials furnished and the materialman has not received payment therefor, such materials shall not be subject to attachment, execution, or other legal process to enforce the debt due for the purchase price.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254.Note.—Former s. 84.171.
FL Stat § 713.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.19 - Assignment of lien.

713.19 Assignment of lien.—A lien or prospective lien, except that of a laborer, may be assigned by the lienor at any time before its discharge. The assignment may be recorded in the clerk’s office.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 12, ch. 65-456; s. 35, ch. 67-254.Note.—Former s. 84.191.
FL Stat § 713.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.21 - Discharge of lien.

713.21 Discharge of lien.—A lien properly perfected under 1this chapter may be discharged by any of the following methods:(1) By entering satisfaction of the lien upon the margin of the record thereof in the clerk’s office when not otherwise prohibited by law. This satisfaction shall be signed by the lienor, the lienor’s agent or attorney and attested by said clerk. Any person who executes a claim of lien shall have authority to execute a satisfaction in the absence of actual notice of lack of authority to any person relying on the same.(2) By the satisfaction of the lienor, duly acknowledged and recorded in the clerk’s office. Any person who executes a claim of lien shall have authority to execute a satisfaction in the absence of actual notice of lack of authority to any person relying on the same.(3) By failure to begin an action to enforce the lien within the time prescribed in this part.(4) By an order of the circuit court of the county where the property is located, as provided in this subsection. Upon filing a complaint therefor by any interested party the clerk shall issue a summons to the lienor to show cause within 20 days why his or her lien should not be enforced by action or vacated and canceled of record. Upon failure of the lienor to show cause why his or her lien should not be enforced or the lienor’s failure to commence such action before the return date of the summons the court shall forthwith order cancellation of the lien.(5) By recording in the clerk’s office the original or a certified copy of a judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction showing a final determination of the action.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 810, ch. 97-102.1Note.—The language “this chapter” predates inclusion of this material in chapter 713 and, when initially included in this section’s text, referred to former chapter 84, Mechanics Liens. The Florida Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act was enacted without reference to statutory placement by ch. 92-25, Laws of Florida, and was added as part IV of chapter 713 by the editors.Note.—Former s. 84.211.
FL Stat § 713.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.22 - Duration of lien.

713.22 Duration of lien.—(1) A lien provided by this part does not continue for a longer period than 1 year after the claim of lien has been recorded or 1 year after the recording of an amended claim of lien that shows a later date of final furnishing of labor, services, or materials, unless within that time an action to enforce the lien is commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction. A lien that has been continued beyond the 1-year period by the commencement of an action is not enforceable against creditors or subsequent purchasers for a valuable consideration and without notice, unless a notice of lis pendens is recorded.(2) An owner or the owner’s attorney may elect to shorten the time prescribed in subsection (1) within which to commence an action to enforce any claim of lien or claim against a bond or other security under s. 713.23 or s. 713.24 by recording in the clerk’s office a notice in substantially the following form:NOTICE OF CONTEST OF LIENTo:   (Name and address of lienor)  You are notified that the undersigned contests the claim of lien filed by you on  ,   (year)  , and recorded in   Book  , Page  , of the public records of   County, Florida, and that the time within which you may file suit to enforce your lien is limited to 60 days from the date of service of this notice. This   day of  ,   (year)  .Signed:   (Owner or Attorney)  The lien of any lienor upon whom such notice is served and who fails to institute a suit to enforce his or her lien within 60 days after service of such notice shall be extinguished automatically. The clerk shall serve, in accordance with s. 713.18, a copy of the notice of contest to the lien claimant at the address shown in the claim of lien or most recent amendment thereto and shall certify to such service and the date of service on the face of the notice and record the notice.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 13, ch. 65-456; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 9, ch. 77-353; s. 811, ch. 97-102; s. 31, ch. 99-6; s. 12, ch. 2007-221; s. 10, ch. 2012-211.Note.—Former s. 84.221.
FL Stat § 713.235 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.235 - Waivers of right to claim against payment bond; forms.

713.235 Waivers of right to claim against payment bond; forms.—(1) When a person is required to execute a waiver of his or her right to make a claim against a payment bond provided pursuant to s. 713.23 or s. 713.245, in exchange for, or to induce payment of, a progress payment, the waiver may be in substantially the following form:WAIVER OF RIGHT TO CLAIMAGAINST THE PAYMENT BOND(PROGRESS PAYMENT)The undersigned, in consideration of the sum of $  hereby waives its right to claim against the payment bond for labor, services, or materials furnished through   (insert date)  , to   (insert the name of your customer)   on the job of   (insert the name of the owner)  , for improvements to the following described project:(description of project)This waiver does not cover any retention or any labor, services, or materials furnished after the date specified.DATED on    (Lienor)  By:  (2) When a person is required to execute a waiver of his or her right to make a claim against a payment bond provided pursuant to s. 713.23 or s. 713.245, in exchange for, or to induce payment of, the final payment, the waiver may be in substantially the following form:WAIVER OF RIGHT TO CLAIMAGAINST THE PAYMENT BOND(FINAL PAYMENT)The undersigned, in consideration of the final payment in the amount of $ , hereby waives its right to claim against the payment bond for labor, services, or materials furnished to   (insert the name of your customer)   on the job of   (insert the name of the owner)  , for improvements to the following described project:(description of project)DATED on    (Lienor)  By:  (3) A person may not require a claimant to furnish a waiver that is different from the forms in subsections (1) and (2).(4) A person who executes a waiver in exchange for a check may condition the waiver on payment of the check.(5) A waiver that is not substantially similar to the forms in this section is enforceable in accordance with its terms.History.—s. 7, ch. 98-135.
FL Stat § 713.25 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.25 - Applicability of ch. 65-456.

713.25 Applicability of ch. 65-456.—This act shall take effect on July 1, 1965, but shall not apply to any act required to be done within a time period which is running on that date nor shall apply to existing projects where its operation would impair vested rights.History.—s. 17, ch. 65-456; s. 35, ch. 67-254.Note.—Former s. 84.242.
FL Stat § 713.26 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.26 - Redemption and sale.

713.26 Redemption and sale.—The right of redemption upon all sales under this part shall exist in favor of the person whose interest is sold and may be exercised in the same manner as is or may be provided for redemption of real property from sales under mortgages.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 4, ch. 71-5.Note.—Former s. 84.251.
FL Stat § 713.27 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.27 - Interplead.

713.27 Interplead.—An owner or other person holding funds for disbursement on an improvement shall have the right to interplead such lienor and any other person having or claiming to have an interest in the real property improved or a contract relating to the improvement thereof, whenever there is a dispute between lienors as to the amounts due or to become due them. If the court decrees the interpleader, it may transfer all claims to the funds held by the plaintiff. In such case the court shall require said fund to be deposited in registry of court and, effective upon such deposit, shall decree the real property to be free of all liens and claims of lien of the parties to the suit.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254.Note.—Former s. 84.271.
FL Stat § 713.28 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XL - Real and Personal Property|Chapter 713 - Liens, Generally|Part I - Construction Liens (Ss. 713.001-713.37)|713.28 - Judgments in case of failure to establish liens; personal and deficiency judgments or decrees.

713.28 Judgments in case of failure to establish liens; personal and deficiency judgments or decrees.—(1) If a lienor shall fail, for any reason, to establish a lien for the full amount found to be due him or her in an action to enforce the same under the provisions of this part, he or she may, in addition to the lien decreed in his or her favor, recover a judgment or decree in such action against any party liable therefor for such sums in excess of the lien as are due him or her or which the lienor might recover in an action on a contract against any party to the action from whom such sums are due him or her.(2) In any action heretofore or hereafter brought a court may, either before or after the final adjudication, award a summary money judgment or decree in favor of any party. This shall not preclude the rendition of other judgments or decrees in the action.(3) If, upon the sale of the real property under any judgment or decree there is a deficiency of proceeds to pay the amount of such judgment or decree, the judgment or decree may be enforced for the deficiency against any person liable therefor in the same manner and under the same conditions as deficiency decrees in mortgage foreclosures. Any payment made on account of any judgment or decree in favor of a party shall be credited on any other judgment or decree rendered in favor of that party in the same action.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 815, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 84.281.