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Florida Owner's Sworn Statement Concerning Direct Contracts Form - Construction - Mechanic Liens - Corporation or LLC

Q: How do contractor liens work?

A contractor&#039;s lien (often known as a mechanic&#039;s lien, or a construction lien) is a claim made by contractors or subcontractors who have performed work on a property, and have not yet been paid.After all, contractors would rather work out a deal than go through the hassle of filing a lien against your property.

Q: How do I fight a mechanic&#039;s lien in Florida?

Demand That the Contractor Release the Mechanic&#039;s Lien. Filing a Petition With the Courts. Contact a Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney for Help Today.

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Liens - Construction - Mechanics

State:

Florida

Control #:

FL-03224A

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What this document covers

The Owner's Sworn Statement Concerning Direct Contracts Form is a legal document that enables a corporate or LLC owner to provide a sworn statement in response to a lienor's request. This form details the amounts of all direct contracts, the payments made for labor, services, and materials under those contracts, and the estimated costs for completing any construction work that has ceased. It is essential for clarifying financial responsibilities relating to mechanic liens, setting it apart from similar forms focused on different aspects of construction law.

Key components of this form

Identification of the lienor and the date of the lienor's request.
Statement of the total amount of all direct contracts.
Details of payments made for labor, services, and materials under direct contracts.
Specification of whether construction has ceased under any direct contract.
Estimation of the cost to complete improvements for contracts under which construction has halted.
Verification by a notary public affirming the statementâs authenticity.

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When to use this document

This form should be used when a lienor requests a sworn statement from a corporate or LLC owner regarding direct contracts. It is particularly relevant in situations involving mechanic liens, where clear documentation of payments and contract status is essential to protect the rights of parties involved in construction projects.

Who should use this form

Owners of corporations or LLCs involved in construction projects.
Representatives of the corporation or LLC responsible for managing or overseeing contracts.
Any individuals or entities who have received a demand for a sworn statement from a lienor.

How to complete this form

Identify the lienor by entering their name and address at the top of the form.
Provide the total amount of all direct contracts in the specified section.
List all payments made, including dates and amounts, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
Indicate whether construction has ceased and provide estimated costs for any necessary completion.
Sign the form in the presence of a notary public, who will verify the signature.

Is notarization required?

To make this form legally binding, it must be notarized. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session.

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Typical mistakes to avoid

Failing to include all direct contracts or their total amounts.
Omitting dates or amounts for payments made under the contracts.
Incorrectly indicating whether construction has ceased.
Not obtaining the necessary notarization.

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Legal use & context

This form serves as an official record in disputes involving mechanic liens.
Failure to provide this sworn statement can lead to complications in lien resolution.
The form protects the rights of all parties involved in a construction project by clarifying financial obligations.

What to keep in mind

The Owner's Sworn Statement is crucial for compliance with mechanic lien requests.
Accurate completion of this form can prevent future legal issues related to unpaid construction costs.
Notarization is required for this form to ensure its legal validity and recognition.

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FAQ

A contractor's lien (often known as a mechanic's lien, or a construction lien) is a claim made by contractors or subcontractors who have performed work on a property, and have not yet been paid.After all, contractors would rather work out a deal than go through the hassle of filing a lien against your property.

Demand That the Contractor Release the Mechanic's Lien. Filing a Petition With the Courts. Contact a Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney for Help Today.

Contesting A Lien An owner has a right to file a Notice of Contest of Lien during the one-year period. Upon the filing of a Notice of Contest of Lien, a lienor must file a lawsuit to enforce the lien within 60 days. Failure of the lienor to timely file a lawsuit renders the lien invalid.

A construction lien is a claim made against a property by a contractor or subcontractor who has not been paid for work done on that property.A construction lien makes it difficult or impossible to sell or refinance a property because it makes its title unclear.

Fill out the mechanics lien form. First, you want to be sure your lien claim form meets Florida's strict requirements. Send a copy of the lien to the property owner. Claimants can serve the lien on the property owner before filing a claim, or within 15 days after recording. Record your mechanics lien.

The simplest way to prevent liens and ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are paid is to pay with joint checks. This is when both parties endorse the check. Compare the contractor's materials or labor bill to the schedule of payments in your contract and the Preliminary Notices.

Satisfaction of a Claim of Lien A claim of lien may be removed from a property by extinguishment, by recording a satisfaction in the clerk's office after settlement of the debt, or by discharge based on court order.

Formalize a defense for disputing the amount of the lien. Gather supporting documentation for your rebuttal, depending on the type of lien. Contact the agent representing the creditor to dispute the amount of the claim. Negotiate a payment settlement with the creditor if you cannot pay the amount you owe in full.

A Florida mechanics lien must be in the proper format and filed in the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located within the required timeframe. To record a lien in Florida, you will need to bring your completed Claim of Lien form to the recorder's office and pay the filing fee.

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Owner's Sworn Statement Concerning Direct Contracts Form - Construction - Mechanic Liens - Corporation or LLC

Owner's Sworn Statement Concerning Direct Contracts Form
FL-03224

Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive summary.

Demand for copy of contract and statements of account; form.--

(1) A copy of the contract of a lienor or owner and a statement of the amount due or to become due if fixed or ascertainable thereon must be furnished by any party thereto, upon written demand of an owner or a lienor contracting with or employed by the other party to such contract. If the owner or lienor refuses or neglects to furnish such copy of the contract or such statement, or willfully and falsely states the amount due or to become due if fixed or ascertainable under such contract, any person who suffers any detriment thereby has a cause of action against the person refusing or neglecting to furnish the same or willfully and falsely stating the amount due or to become due for his or her damages sustained thereby. The information contained in such copy or statement furnished pursuant to such written demand is binding upon the owner or lienor furnishing it unless actual notice of any modification is given to the person demanding the copy or statement before such person acts in good faith in reliance on it. The person demanding such documents must pay for the reproduction thereof; and, if such person fails or refuses to do so, he or she is entitled only to inspect such documents at reasonable times and places.

(2) The owner may serve in writing a demand of any lienor for a written statement under oath of his or her account showing the nature of the labor or services performed and to be performed, if any, the materials furnished, the materials to be furnished, if known, the amount paid on account to date, the amount due, and the amount to become due, if known, as of the date of the statement by the lienor. Any such demand to a lienor must be served on the lienor at the address and to the attention of any person who is designated to receive the demand in the notice to owner served by such lienor. The failure or refusal to furnish the statement does not deprive the lienor of his or her lien if the demand is not served at the address of the lienor or directed to the attention of the person designated to receive the demand in the notice to owner. The failure or refusal to furnish the statement within 30 days after the demand, or the furnishing of a false or fraudulent statement, deprives the person so failing or refusing to furnish such statement of his or her lien. If the owner serves more than one demand for statement of account on a lienor and none of the information regarding the account has changed since the lienor's last response to a demand, the failure or refusal to furnish such statement does not deprive the lienor of his or her lien. The negligent inclusion or omission of any information deprives the person of his or her lien to the extent the owner can demonstrate prejudice from such act or omission by the lienor. The failure to furnish a response to a demand for statement of account does not affect the validity of any claim of lien being enforced through a foreclosure case filed prior to the date the demand for statement is received by the lienor.

(3) A request for sworn statement of account must be in substantially the following form: See form FL-03223.

(4) When a contractor has furnished a payment bond pursuant to s. 713.23, he or she may, when an owner makes any payment to the contractor or directly to a lienor, serve a written demand on any other lienor for a written statement under oath of his or her account showing the nature of the labor or services performed and to be performed, if any, the materials furnished, the materials to be furnished, if known, the amount paid on account to date, the amount due, and the amount to become due, if known, as of the date of the statement by the lienor. Any such demand to a lienor must be served on the lienor at the address and to the attention of any person who is designated to receive the demand in the notice to contractor served by such lienor. The failure or refusal to furnish the statement does not deprive the lienor of his or her rights under the bond if the demand is not served at the address of the lienor or directed to the attention of the person designated to receive the demand in the notice to contractor. The failure to furnish the statement within 30 days after the demand, or the furnishing of a false or fraudulent statement, deprives the person who fails to furnish the statement, or who furnishes the false or fraudulent statement, of his or her rights under the bond. If the contractor serves more than one demand for statement of account on a lienor and none of the information regarding the account has changed since the lienor's last response to a demand, the failure or refusal to furnish such statement does not deprive the lienor of his or her rights under the bond. The negligent inclusion or omission of any information deprives the person of his or her rights under the bond to the extent the contractor can demonstrate prejudice from such act or omission by the lienor. The failure to furnish a response to a demand for statement of account does not affect the validity of any claim on the bond being enforced in a lawsuit filed prior to the date the demand for statement of account is received by the lienor.

(5) Any lienor who has filed a claim of lien may make written demand on the owner for a written statement under oath showing the amount of all direct contracts; the amount paid by or on behalf of the owner for all labor, services, and materials furnished pursuant to the direct contracts; the dates and amounts paid or to be paid by or on behalf of the owner for all improvements described in any direct contracts; and the reasonable estimated costs of completing, according to the terms and specifications of same, any direct contract under which construction has ceased. If known, the actual cost of completion must be provided. Any owner who does not provide the statement within 30 days after demand, or who provides a false or fraudulent statement, is not a prevailing party for purposes of an award of attorney's fees under s. 713.29. The written demand must include the following warning in conspicuous type in substantially the following form:
WARNING: YOUR FAILURE TO FURNISH THE REQUESTED STATEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OR THE FURNISHING OF A FALSE STATEMENT WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR RIGHT TO RECOVER ATTORNEY FEES IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THE CLAIM OF LIEN OF THE PERSON REQUESTING THIS STATEMENT.

(6) For purposes of this section, the term "information" means the nature and quantity of the labor, services, and materials furnished or to be furnished by a lienor and the amount paid, the amount due, and the amount to become due on the lienor's account. The failure to furnish the statement under oath does not constitute an omission of information and shall deprive the lienor of his or her lien. 713.16

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