According to Florida lien law, how long does a contractor have to record a Claim of Lien after the last day of providing labor or materials?
Correct Answer
B) 90 days
Under Florida Statute Chapter 713, a contractor must record a Claim of Lien within 90 days after the last day they provided labor, services, or materials to the improvement.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Florida Statute Chapter 713 specifically establishes that contractors must record their Claim of Lien within 90 days after the last day they provided labor, services, or materials to the improvement. This 90-day timeframe is a strict statutory requirement that cannot be extended or waived. Missing this deadline results in the complete loss of lien rights, making it one of the most critical deadlines in Florida construction law. The 90-day period begins running from the contractor's last day of work, not from project completion or final payment requests.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 60 days
60 days is too short and not the timeframe established by Florida Statute Chapter 713 for recording a Claim of Lien
Option C: 120 days
120 days exceeds the statutory timeframe and would result in loss of lien rights under Florida law
Option D: 180 days
180 days is far beyond the statutory deadline and would result in complete loss of lien rights
Memory Technique
Think '90 days to save your pay' - the 90-day deadline is your last chance to protect your right to payment through a lien
Reference Hint
Florida Statute Chapter 713 - Construction Liens, specifically Section 713.08
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