Serving clients in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Alva, Lee and Collier County, Florida
Technically, you can file a construction lien at any point while the work is ongoing. When you work with us at ZinnLaw, we will be sure to pay close attention to all the details, as moving forward in the process can get tricky. You must file no later than 90 days after the last date you furnished labor or materials. While the date you last worked on a project may seem easy enough to determine, it's not always crystal clear. In simple terms, the date is the claimant's last date on the project. It's an individual date specific only to the person filing the lien and no one else associated with the project. Even if other subcontractors continued to do work at the site, the date used to determine your deadline to file a lien depends on the date you last furnished labor or materials to the project. So, if that day was March 1, you have until May 30 to file a lien. To help clarify, Florida courts use this test to determine when the 90-day countdown begins for potential claimants. In order to qualify for a lien, the project has to meet these categories:- Work was performed in good faith
- Within a reasonable time
- In pursuance of the terms of the contract
- When it was necessary to complete the job
Assisting Contractors and Property Owners in Lee and Collier County Florida
ZinnLaw serves general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in all aspects of construction. We assist in construction claim and lien analysis, dispute resolution, and litigation. Our practice includes litigation of construction and design defects. Contact us today if you are faced with a construction lien case.
