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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to construction liens and bonds; amending s. 255.05, F.S.; requiring, rather than authorizing, a specified waiver to be in a certain form; authorizing a claimant to condition a waiver on the receipt of funds; providing that certain waivers are unenforceable; amending s. 713.015, F.S.; revising the notice a contractor must provide to an owner of certain real property if the direct contract between the owner and contractor is more than a specified amount; amending s. 713.03, F.S.; providing that a person may not have a lien on improved real property if the contractor was paid in full under the direct contract; amending s. 713.06, F.S.; providing that a person may not have a lien on improved real property if the contractor was paid in full under the direct contract; revising the notice that certain lienors must provide to an owner of real property before perfecting a lien and recording a claim of lien; amending s. 713.20, F.S.; requiring, rather than authorizing, a specified waiver to be in a certain form; authorizing a claimant to condition a waiver on the receipt of funds; providing that certain waivers are unenforceable; providing an effective date. hb893-00
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's construction lien and bond laws to provide more clarity and protection for property owners and contractors. The bill requires specific forms for lien waivers and releases, mandating that these documents must be in a standardized format and cannot be altered. It clarifies that contractors cannot obtain liens on improved real property if they have been paid in full under the direct contract. The bill updates notice requirements for direct contracts over $2,500, requiring a more detailed warning to property owners about potential construction liens. It also allows claimants to condition lien waivers on the actual receipt of funds, rather than just the issuance of a payment check. The legislation aims to make the construction lien process more transparent and provide additional safeguards for property owners by ensuring they understand the potential financial risks associated with construction projects. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to familiarize themselves with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/893 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/893/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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