Under Florida Statute Chapter 713, what is the maximum time limit for a general contractor to record a Claim of Lien after the last day of work or furnishing of materials?
Correct Answer
B) 90 days
Florida Statute 713.08 requires that a Claim of Lien must be recorded within 90 days after the last day the lienor performed labor or furnished materials. This is a critical deadline that cannot be extended.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Florida Statute 713.08 specifically establishes a 90-day deadline for recording a Claim of Lien after the last day of work or furnishing materials. This statutory requirement is absolute and cannot be waived or extended by agreement between parties. The 90-day period begins running from the actual last day the contractor performed work or delivered materials to the project site. Missing this deadline results in the complete loss of lien rights, making it one of the most critical deadlines in Florida construction law.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option C: 120 days
180 days is far beyond the statutory requirement and represents a different timeline used for other construction-related deadlines
Option D: 180 days
120 days exceeds the statutory deadline and would result in an invalid lien filing
Memory Technique
Think '90 days to CLAIM your lien' - the word CLAIM helps you remember this is specifically for the Claim of Lien recording deadline
Reference Hint
Florida Statutes Chapter 713 - Construction Liens, specifically Section 713.08
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