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I was referred to a residential remodeling job by the GC I normally work with. He pulled the necessary permits on this job and brought me in to evaluate and submit a bid to the homeowner for the work. I reached a verbal agreement with the homeowner and began work. He paid me directly on two occasions. He currently owes me 38k and is refusing to pay. Can I file a lien without having sent him a preliminary notice? I am currently within the timeframe to file a lien. Thank you

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Jan 6, 2020

Florida Notice to Owner requirements

In order to file a Florida mechanics lien, a preliminary notice, called a Notice to Owner (NTO), is required to be sent by nearly every construction project participants who didn't contract directly with the property owner. The only exceptions being wage laborers and design professionals. This notice must be sent within either 45 days from the first date of furnishing labor or materials or before the owner's final payment to the general contractor; whichever is earlier. Failure to send an NTO within the required timeframe will result in the loss of mechanics lien rights. However, as stated above, if the claimant contracted directly with the property owner or the owner's agent, an NTO will not be required. Which, from your question, appears to be the case. For more resources:
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