Florida Construction Lien Priority
Before commencing construction, a notice of commencement is typically required to be recorded in the public records of the county in which the improvement is located. The purpose of a notice of [...]
Perfecting a Construction Lien in Florida Requires Strict Compliance with the Lien Law
Compliance with Florida’s Construction Lien Law can be difficult since it has long been recognized as one of the most complicated and confusing of all laws in Florida. The Construction Lien Law [...]
Florida Senate Passes Taxation Bill
The taxation bill, SB 50, has passed the full House of Representatives by a vote of 93 yeas, 24 nays, and passed the full Senate by a vote of 27 yeas and 12 nays. It is out of the legislature [...]
Florida Passes Covid Liability Protection
SB 72, providing COVID liability protections for both general businesses as well as health care practitioners and facilities was signed into law March 29, 2021. Although both houses of the [...]
It’s Not the Heading of the Release, but the Contents that Matter
Typically, an owner or contractor will require a subcontractor or material supplier to execute a release or waiver of lien to receive a progress payment for construction of improvements. These [...]
