Florida General Contractor Exam — All Questions
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Florida's construction lien law (the mechanism that lets contractors and suppliers secure payment) is found in which chapter of the Florida Statutes?
- a.Chapter 713 (Liens)✓
- b.Chapter 212 (Sales Tax)
- c.Chapter 320 (Motor Vehicles)
- d.Chapter 440 (Workers' Compensation)
Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes is the Construction Lien Law. It sets out the Notice of Commencement, the Notice to Owner, and the deadlines for recording and enforcing a claim of lien. Understanding Chapter 713 is essential for protecting a contractor's payment rights.
Under Florida's Construction Lien Law, a lienor who is NOT in direct contract with the owner (such as a supplier or sub-subcontractor) generally must serve a Notice to Owner within what time frame?
- a.Within 10 days of signing any contract
- b.Within 45 days of first furnishing labor or materials✓
- c.Within one year of finishing the project
- d.There is no notice requirement in Florida
A lienor who is not in privity with the owner must serve a Notice to Owner no later than 45 days after first furnishing labor, services, or materials to the job. Serving this notice on time is a prerequisite to a valid lien for those not in direct contract with the owner.
Under Florida's Construction Lien Law, within how long after the last furnishing of labor or materials must a lienor record a Claim of Lien?
- a.Within 15 days
- b.Within 30 days
- c.Within 90 days✓
- d.Within 3 years
A Claim of Lien must be recorded within 90 days after the lienor's final furnishing of labor, services, or materials to the project. Missing the 90-day recording deadline generally defeats the lien.