Florida Statute 713
This is an online continuing education course for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Contractors licensed in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The course provides an overview of the requirements and legal provisions contained in Florida Statutes Chapter 713 – Construction Liens. It introduces participants to the statutory framework governing construction lien rights, notices, payment protections, lien enforcement procedures, and the responsibilities of parties involved in construction projects throughout Florida.
Florida’s construction industry relies heavily on the protections and procedures established under Chapter 713 to promote fair payment practices and protect the rights of property owners, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, suppliers, and design professionals. Construction lien laws establish important legal remedies that help ensure payment for labor, services, and materials furnished to construction projects while also defining the obligations and protections available to property owners and other parties involved in the construction process.
This interactive video presentation explains important concepts related to notices to owner, claims of lien, contractor and subcontractor responsibilities, lien recording requirements, payment procedures, releases of lien, and enforcement actions established under Chapter 713. Participants will also review statutory deadlines, filing requirements, and common compliance issues associated with preserving and enforcing lien rights on Florida construction projects.
This online interactive course is intended primarily for general contractors, residential contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors, construction supervisors, design professionals, inspectors, permit expeditors, suppliers, and other technical personnel interested in understanding Florida construction lien laws and payment protection requirements.
This continuing education interactive video presentation is intended to Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Contractors licensed in Miami-Dade County, Florida with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- To familiarize participants with the provisions and requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 713 governing construction liens and payment rights
- To understand key legal definitions related to construction liens, lienors, notices, and protected parties under Florida lien law
- To learn about notice requirements, recording procedures, and deadlines associated with preserving and enforcing construction lien rights
- To identify the rights and responsibilities of property owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals involved in construction projects
- To recognize procedures related to claims of lien, notices to owner, lien releases, and lien enforcement actions under Chapter 713
- To describe the legal remedies, penalties, and dispute resolution processes applicable to construction lien claims and payment disputes in Florida
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