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Can a cleaning company file a mechanics lien for unpaid labor in the state of Florida?

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Anonymous Contractor

My cleaning company cleans at a GC's main office. They have canceled service without reason and refused to pay for an outstanding invoice. Can I file a mechanic's lien on this GC's property... even though this was not a construction project?

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Levelset Admin at Levelset
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Sep 19, 2019
Unfortunately, cleaning services usually do not fall under the protection of mechanics liens in Florida. This issue was addressed by Florida courts back in 2011, where they held that a mechanics lien filed by a cleaning services company for a condo association was invalid. Typically, lienable services require some sort of improvement to the property. There may be some circumstances where a mechanics lien could be appropriate, such as cleanup during a construction project; but it's not likely. There are still other options for recovery. Sending a demand letter threatening litigation could prove effective. Or, the debt can be passed off to a collection service. Lastly, if all else fails, a lawsuit claiming breach of contract can be filed in small claims court. Good luck! Here are some other resources that may prove helpful: (1) Florida Mechanics Lien Overview & FAQs, (2) Can You File a Mechanics Lien for Cleaning Services?, (3) Can't File a Lien? Here Are Some Other Options for Recovery
NOTE. The information presented here is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be construed nor relied upon as such.
Furthermore, this posting does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, seek the counsel of a licensed, local attorney.See More...
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