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Can we file a lien on properties for services rendered without a contract in Florida?

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We have provided estimating, permit application submittal, value engineering and consulting services to an owner with the understanding that we would be the General Contractor for 5 homes. We did not have a contract with the owner because there was a verbal agreement that we would be the builder. The owner decided to use another builder and we are owed 15k for the many hours of plan review, permit application preparation, phone calls and emails. How should we proceed in order to collect monies owed?

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Oct 29, 2021

You likely do not have a lien right if you are only licensed as a contractor (as opposed to a design professional), unless the 5 homes would constitute a subdivision. Then there may be an argument that you would have a lien right, but you would need to consult with an attorney to determine that. If you do not have a lien right, you can still sue for the value of the services provided, even without a contract. Again, you should consult an attorney to see what options are available to you. 

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