EstatePass
Contract AdminContractsmedium40% of exam part

What must be included in a proper Notice to Owner under Florida lien law?

Correct Answer

A) The lienor's name, address, property description, and description of services

Florida Statute 713.06 requires the Notice to Owner to include the lienor's name and address, property description, and description of the services or materials to be furnished.

Answer Options
A
The lienor's name, address, property description, and description of services
B
Only the lienor's name and the property description
C
Only the property description and type of work being performed
D
The lienor's name, property description, and estimated contract amount

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Florida Statute 713.06 specifically mandates that a proper Notice to Owner must contain four essential elements: the lienor's name, the lienor's address, a description of the real property, and a description of the services or materials to be furnished. Option C includes all these required elements except the contract amount, which is not required by statute. This notice serves to inform the property owner of potential lien rights and must provide sufficient detail for proper identification and understanding of the work scope.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Only the lienor's name and the property description

Option D is insufficient as it only mentions property description and type of work, but completely omits the lienor's name and address, which are fundamental requirements under Florida lien law.

Option C: Only the property description and type of work being performed

Option B includes the estimated contract amount, which is not required by Florida Statute 713.06 for a Notice to Owner, and it fails to include the lienor's address and description of services, which are mandatory requirements.

Option D: The lienor's name, property description, and estimated contract amount

Option A is incomplete as it only includes the lienor's name and property description, but omits the lienor's address and description of services/materials, both of which are statutorily required under Florida Statute 713.06.

Memory Technique

Use the acronym 'NAPS' - Name, Address, Property, Services - these are the four required elements for a proper Notice to Owner.

Reference Hint

Florida Statutes Chapter 713 - Construction Liens, specifically Section 713.06 regarding Notice to Owner requirements

Was this explanation helpful?

More Contract Admin Questions

A project experiences a 30-day delay due to unusually severe weather. The contract includes a liquidated damages clause of $1,000 per day for delays. If the weather delay is excusable but not compensable, what liquidated damages apply?

A commercial project requires a total of 12 inspections. The building department charges $85 per inspection for the first 5 inspections, $65 for inspections 6-10, and $45 for any additional inspections. What is the total inspection fee?

What document must be posted at the job site before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued for a commercial building?

A mixed-use development requires a variance for reduced setbacks. The property is located within 500 feet of a hospital. What additional consideration must be addressed?

A LEED project requires tracking of regional materials. Materials are considered regional if they are extracted, harvested, or recovered, as well as manufactured within what distance of the project site?

An indemnification clause in a construction contract typically requires the contractor to:

A property owner wants to convert a single-family home into a duplex in an area zoned for single-family residential use. The conversion meets all building codes but violates density requirements. What approval is needed?

As-built drawings are typically required to be submitted:

AIA Document A401 is primarily used for:

A general contractor is building a 12,000 square foot commercial warehouse. The building permit fee is calculated at $8.50 per $1,000 of construction value. If the project value is $2,400,000, what is the building permit fee?

People Also Study

Related Study Resources

Practice More Contractor Exam Questions

Access all practice questions with progress tracking and adaptive difficulty to pass your Florida General Contractor exam.

Start Practicing

Disclaimer: EstatePass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any state contractor licensing board, the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), NASCLA, Pearson VUE, PSI, or any government agency. Exam requirements, fees, and regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's licensing board before making decisions. Information shown was last verified on the dates indicated and may not reflect the most recent changes.