Florida lien & notice deadlines
Preliminary notice requirements
Preliminary notice requirements
Preliminary notice requirements
Florida does not require general contractors (those with a direct contract with the property owner) to provide a preliminary notice to retain lien rights in Florida. However, they must provide a list of all subs and suppliers within 10 days of request from the property owner.
Mechanics lien deadline
Preliminary notice requirements
Preliminary notice requirements
90 Days
In Florida, the deadline to file a mechanics lien is 90 days from the last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. The claimant must serve a copy of the lien on the property owner within 15 days after filing the lien.
Lien enforcement deadline
Preliminary notice requirements
Lien enforcement deadline
1 Year
An action to enforce a mechanics lien in Florida generally must be initiated within one year of the lien being filed. However, this timeframe can be shortened. If the property owner files a "Notice of Contest of Lien," the deadline to initiate an enforcement action is shortened to 60 days after the notice. If the claimant is serve
1 Year
An action to enforce a mechanics lien in Florida generally must be initiated within one year of the lien being filed. However, this timeframe can be shortened. If the property owner files a "Notice of Contest of Lien," the deadline to initiate an enforcement action is shortened to 60 days after the notice. If the claimant is served with a 20-day notice to show cause, the enforcement deadline is 20 days after the notice.
In Florida, a mechanics lien may not be extended. The deadline by which an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated are absolute. If the deadline is missed, the lien is extinguished, and becomes unenforceable.
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Mechanical Liens
Need to File a Mechanic or Labor Lien? We’ve Got You Covered!
If your shop has provided repairs, supplied materials, towed, or stored a vehicle without compensation, you’re entitled to a mechanic’s lien against the vehicle. This lien is established when the registered owner is given a written statement of charges for the completed work or services. The time frame for satisfying the lien varies by state. For instance, in Florida, where The 101 Group is based, the period is 7 days after the completion of the repairs.
Key Points:
- The mechanic’s lien must be filed within 7 days after the completion of repairs to accumulate “storage”.
- The lienholder (i.e., bank or lender) has the right to inspect the repairs within 3 days after receiving notice.
- The car cannot be sold or transferred until 60 days after the work has been completed.
- Upon filing a lien, there is a 30-day period until the sale and transfer of title, and only 7 days of storage will be applied.
Cost: $500.00 per car
This includes contacting the customer, owner, lienholder, and placing a newspaper ad in your county.
Requirements:
- Repair Bill
- Date you received the unit
- Date work was completed
- MV License #
- Payment of $300.00
Once all is completed, a Transfer Fee and Recording Fee will apply for $200 for both in-state and out-of-state titles.
Please refer to Florida Statutes 713.585 for more information.
REGISTERED OWNER WHO IS DECEASED
Transferring Title of a Vehicle from a Deceased Registered Owner
There are instances when our loved ones pass away, leaving us with the responsibility of managing their unfinished affairs. Allow 101 Group to assist in making this transition smoother.
Here’s what you need to transfer the title to a surviving relative:
- VIN Number or FL Number if it’s a vessel
- Copy of the Death Certificate
- Copy of the Will, if available
- Copy of the Transferee’s Driver License
Cost: $250
For more information, please refer to Florida Statute 319.22.