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Which acts does the fraud and collusion remedy reach, besides manipulating the contract price?

Correct Answer

B) Giving false affidavits, releases, invoices or statements

Section 713.31(1) reaches an owner or lienor who by fraud or collusion deprives or attempts to deprive a lienor of benefits or rights "by establishing or manipulating the contract price or by giving false affidavits, releases, invoices, worthless checks, statements, or written instruments" permitted or required under part I.

Answer Options
A
Refusing to furnish a copy of the contract on written demand
B
Giving false affidavits, releases, invoices or statements
C
Recording a claim of lien after the ninety-day deadline
D
Failing to serve a notice to owner within the statutory period

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 713.31(1) reaches an owner or lienor who by fraud or collusion deprives or attempts to deprive a lienor of benefits or rights "by establishing or manipulating the contract price or by giving false affidavits, releases, invoices, worthless checks, statements, or written instruments" permitted or required under part I.

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