The purpose of a statutory notice to owner is to protect an owner from the possibility of paying their contractor monies that are intended to be paid to subcontractors and/or materialmen who remain unpaid. A notice to owner informs the owner that the materialman or subcontractor is expecting payment for labor and/or materials incorporated into the owner’s real property. The notice to owner form provided in Section 713.06, Florida Statutes, should be completed accurately. It should also include a correct legal description. However, Florida law provides that even if the notice to owner is not accurately completed it may be sufficient unless a person has been adversely affected by the error.
This information presents the general scheme of Florida’s Construction Lien Law as of August 2024. The Construction Lien Law is constantly being amended; therefore, this material should not be relied upon in place of experienced legal advice in specific situations. This material is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without written permission from Barry Kalmanson, Esq.
