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The debtor doesn't want to pay

FloridaCollectionsMechanics LienNotice of Intent to Lien

I'm a subcontractor and performed a lot of work for a client and never paid us. He gave us a portion of the payment and said he didn't have more money and that he was not going to pay us. I already filed and sent through Levelset a notice of intent to lien and it looks like he already received it and chose the option "Dispute". So I don't think he is going to pay. What do we do now? Do we wait until the 10 days go by and then file a Lien or we need to do something else? Thanks

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Dec 22, 2020
If you are still within 90 days of your last performance of work, you are entitled to file a claim of lien which will encumber the property for one year, during the pendency of which you must decide whether to file a lien foreclosure action.

Michael J. Friedman

Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law
Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli

www.vlplaw.com

350 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1130
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Dec 27, 2020

As long as you're within 90 days of the last day you furnished work to the property, you can record a lien. You may want to consult with an attorney to make sure that there are no other requirements for the lien or no other pre-notice requirements.

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