A Lien On Your House
Fla. Stat. 713.08 — a claim of lien within 90 days, served on the owner, and good for 1 year
In Florida, a lienor not in privity with the owner serves a notice to owner before commencing, or not later than 45 days after commencing, to furnish labor, services or materials, and in any event before the owner's final payment after the contractor's affidavit.
| The step | The statute's answer |
|---|---|
| The stepRecording the claim of lien | The statute's answerAny time during the work, but not later than 90 days after the final furnishing of labor, services or materials |
| The stepServing it on the owner | The statute's answerBefore recording or within 15 days after |
| The stepHow long it lasts | The statute's answer1 year after recording, unless an action to enforce it is commenced |
Shortening the year. An owner may record a notice of contest of lien. The lienor then has 60 days from service of the notice to file suit.
Whether a particular lien is valid, and how to contest or discharge one, are questions for a licensed Florida attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- Fla. Stat. 713.08 — Claim of lien
- Fla. Stat. 713.06 — Liens of persons not in privity; proper payments
- Fla. Stat. 713.22 — Duration of lien
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.