Month: July 2023

Florida’s Lien Law 2023 Updates: Part 1 – Contractor Definition and Finance Charge Insights

Florida’s Lien Law 2023 Updates: Part 1 – Contractor Definition and Finance Charge Insights

In our latest episode of The Lien Zone Podcast, we unpack the significant changes to Florida’s Lien Law, effective October 1, 2023. We discuss updates to the term “Contractor” which now includes construction management roles, and the new interpretation of “Final furnishing” emphasizing the importance of the last date of service or materials provision. Further, …

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Bond Claims Demystified: A Guide for Subcontractors

Bond Claims Demystified: A Guide for Subcontractors

For subcontractors navigating the construction industry, understanding the dynamics of bond claims is crucial. Join host Alex Barthet, a board-certified construction attorney, as he provides an accessible guide to bond claims on our newest episode of TheLienZone Podcast.

Reclaiming Your Assets: Can Unpaid Contractors Retrieve Their Materials?

Reclaiming Your Assets: Can Unpaid Contractors Retrieve Their Materials?

In this insightful episode, Alex Barthet unravels a complex issue often encountered in the construction industry: What happens when you’re not paid and consider reclaiming your materials? Alex explains that the right to repossess applies to materials whose unpaid value doesn’t exceed the amount due to the lienor. Furthermore, he elaborates on how materials on …

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