Under Florida lien law, if a Notice to Owner is not properly served, what is the consequence for the potential lienor?
Correct Answer
B) Lien rights are lost entirely
Under Florida Chapter 713, failure to properly serve a Notice to Owner within the required timeframe results in the complete loss of lien rights. The Notice to Owner is a prerequisite for maintaining lien rights on private projects.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Florida Chapter 713, failure to properly serve a Notice to Owner within the required timeframe results in the complete loss of lien rights. The Notice to Owner is a prerequisite for maintaining lien rights on private projects.
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