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Can we file a mechanics lien?

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My husband and I are licensed in FL for Handyman work. 2.5 years ago we moved into a non inspected pole barn/Kwanzaa hut, in disrepair. We were told by the acting landlord verbally that any work done to the structure would be taken off of our rent and then later by the owner verbally told us to do whatever we needed to do to make it livable. We have an extensive list of labor done, from painting to electrical work and materials used over the span of 2.5 years. We have never received a lease agreement and the owner denies the work against rent claim made by the acting landlord (her cousin). The owner is now evicting us due to a pending sale on the property. Can we file a mechanics lien for any of the labor/materials if the owner did not file an NOC? Thank you.

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Nov 14, 2022
You cannot file a Claim of Lien outside of 90 days from the date the work was last performed. The NOC is not an issue at this point as that lien is void.
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Nov 14, 2022
You may have the right to an equitable lien - which is not a construction lien - and other legal remedies. You should see a lawyer about this matter sooner rather than later.
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