A contractor completes $125,000 worth of work but the owner refuses to pay. The contractor files a lien for the full amount. What percentage of the contract value can be included in the lien under Florida Statutes Chapter 713?
Correct Answer
A) 100% of work performed
Florida Statutes Chapter 713 allows contractors to lien for the full value of work performed and materials supplied, provided proper notice requirements are met. There is no percentage limitation on valid work performed.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Florida Statutes Chapter 713, contractors have the right to file a construction lien for 100% of the value of work performed and materials supplied. There are no statutory percentage limitations on the amount that can be liened, provided the contractor has complied with all notice requirements and the work was properly performed. The lien amount is based on the actual value of labor and materials provided to improve the property.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 110% including interest
Florida lien law does not provide for automatic inclusion of interest or allow liens to exceed 100% of work performed. While interest may accrue on unpaid amounts, the lien itself is limited to the actual value of work and materials provided. The 110% figure has no basis in Chapter 713.
Option C: 75% maximum
There is no 75% maximum limitation in Florida Statutes Chapter 713. This percentage restriction does not exist in Florida lien law. Contractors can lien for the full value of properly performed work and supplied materials without any statutory percentage cap.
Option D: 50% maximum
Florida lien law contains no 50% maximum limitation. This would severely restrict contractors' rights and has no basis in Chapter 713. Such a limitation would be contrary to the statute's purpose of protecting contractors' right to payment for work performed.
Memory Technique
Remember 'Full Work = Full Lien' - Florida allows 100% lien for 100% of work performed, no percentage caps.
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