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Before furnishing any labor, services or materials for a Florida private project, a subcontractor signs a waiver of all future construction-lien rights. Under section 713.20(2), what is its effect?

Correct Answer

C) Unenforceable, a lien right may not be waived in advance

The prospective waiver is unenforceable. Section 713.20(2) permits waiver only to the extent of labor, services or materials furnished; this question concerns work not yet furnished. Source: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0713/Sections/0713.20.html

Answer Options
A
Unenforceable unless the owner consented to the waiver
B
Enforceable only as to sums above the subcontract price
C
Unenforceable, a lien right may not be waived in advance
D
Enforceable, the parties being free to allocate lien risk

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The prospective waiver is unenforceable. Section 713.20(2) permits waiver only to the extent of labor, services or materials furnished; this question concerns work not yet furnished. Source: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0713/Sections/0713.20.html

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