In Florida, persons and entities that perform work on a construction project may be entitled to record a construction lien. Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes governs the recordation and perfection of construction liens and contains many traps for the unwary. Moreover, Florida courts have consistently ruled that Florida Construction […]
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. Part 2, titled “Liens and Protecting Your Right to Get Paid,” covered Florida lien law and other mechanisms that subcontractors and suppliers can employ to […]
The Florida Construction Lien Law can be a contractor’s best tool for getting paid in full. The rub with the Lien Law is knowing how to use it properly. If not used properly, this tool will fail completely. One common misuse is failing to record a claim of lien within the […]
A “ pay when paid ” or “ pay if paid ” provision is often used in general contracts to shift the risk of payment by the owner to the subcontractors. They are sometimes referred to as contingent payment clauses and typically makes the subcontractor’s payment contingent upon the payment […]