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
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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