Your Florida NTO is not considered valid unless it is received by the 45th day, which means you must leave time for the NTO to reach not only the owner, but all required recipients.
Contesting A Lien An owner has a right to file a Notice of Contest of Lien during the one-year period. Upon the filing of a Notice of Contest of Lien, a lienor must file a lawsuit to enforce the lien within 60 days.
How can I record a document? You may Record the Notice of Commencement online through an approved vendor.Bring your original document in person, or mail it in, along with the appropriate fees, to: 22 NW 1st St, 1st Floor, Miami, Fl 33128.
You can record the Notice of Commencement by mail. The original Notice should be sent to the County Recorder, P.O. Box 011711, Flagler Station, Miami, Florida 33101. Please make sure the original Notice is signed and notarized.
IF YOU FAIL TO PAY YOUR CONTRACTOR, YOUR CONTRACTOR MAY ALSO HAVE A LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY. THIS MEANS IF A LIEN IS FILED YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE SOLD AGAINST YOUR WILL TO PAY FOR LABOR, MATERIALS, OR OTHER SERVICES THAT YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR MAY HAVE FAILED TO PAY.
As mentioned before, property owners can cancel a lien by filing a complaint that requires the contractor to show cause why their claim shouldn't be enforced or canceled. If the claimant fails to respond properly, the lien will be removed via court action.
The Final Payment Affidavit is a sworn statement that serves as a comprehensive outline, issued after completion of a project, to notify the property owner of how much money is still owed for materials and services provided.
A contractor's affidavit provides reassurance to the project owner that all contractors and vendors on the project have been paid for the work they provided.