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A Florida notice of commencement is recorded for a project. When is the giving of the notice generally effective under Chapter 713?

Correct Answer

D) Upon filing the notice in the clerk's office

Chapter 713 provides that giving a notice of commencement is effective upon filing in the clerk's office.

Answer Options
A
Only after final payment has been certified and all lienors release claims
B
Only after the subcontractor with the largest scope signs the notice
C
Only when the building inspector signs the first rough inspection card
D
Upon filing the notice in the clerk's office

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Chapter 713 provides that giving a notice of commencement is effective upon filing in the clerk's office.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Only after final payment has been certified and all lienors release claims

Only after final payment has been certified and all lienors release claims skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for notice of commencement effect.

Option B: Only after the subcontractor with the largest scope signs the notice

Only after the subcontractor with the largest scope signs the notice skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for notice of commencement effect.

Option C: Only when the building inspector signs the first rough inspection card

Only when the building inspector signs the first rough inspection card skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for notice of commencement effect.

Memory Technique

Checks Lien-Law shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Florida Statutes Chapter 713 to Β§713.13 Notice of commencement; match the role, timing, and required approval before choosing.

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