Florida Statute 713.02 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XL
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Chapter 713
LIENS, GENERALLY

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F.S. 713.02

713.02 Types of lienors and exemptions.—

(1) Persons performing the services described in s. 713.03 shall have rights to a lien on real property as provided in that section.

(2) Persons performing services or furnishing materials for subdivision improvements as described in s. 713.04 shall have rights to a lien on real property as provided in that section.

(3) Persons who are in privity with an owner and who perform labor or services or furnish materials constituting an improvement or part thereof shall have rights to a lien on real property as provided in s. 713.05.

(4) Persons who are not in privity with an owner and who perform labor or services or furnish materials constituting a part of an improvement under the direct contract of another person shall have rights to a lien on real property as provided in s. 713.06.

(5) Any improvement for which the direct contract price is $2,500 or less shall be exempt from all other provisions of this part except the provisions of s. 713.05.

(6) The owner and contractor may agree that the contractor shall furnish a payment bond as provided in s. 713.23, and upon receipt of the bond the owner is exempt from the other provisions of this part as to that direct contract, but this does not exempt the owner from the lien of the contractor who furnishes the bond. If the bond is provided, it shall secure all liens subsequently accruing under this part as provided in s. 713.23.

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, no lien shall exist in favor of any contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who is unlicensed as provided in s. 489.128 or s. 489.532. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a contract is rendered unenforceable by an unlicensed contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor pursuant to s. 489.128 or s. 489.532, such unenforceability shall not affect the rights of any other persons to enforce contract, lien, or bond remedies and shall not affect the obligations of a surety that has provided a bond on behalf of the unlicensed contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor. It shall not be a defense to any claim on a bond or indemnity agreement that the principal or indemnitor is unlicensed as provided in s. 489.128 or s. 489.532.

History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 1, ch. 67-210; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 7, ch. 69-97; ss. 2, 17, ch. 77-353; s. 1, ch. 78-397; s. 2, ch. 87-74; s. 15, ch. 87-310; s. 3, ch. 88-397; s. 801, ch. 97-102; s. 5, ch. 2001-211; s. 3, ch. 2003-257; s. 6, ch. 2005-227; s. 5, ch. 2007-221.

Note.—Former s. 84.022.

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Amendments to 713.02

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 713.02

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 713.02.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 713.02

Total Results: 20

JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. v. WARREN HENRY AUTOMOBILES, INC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2021-10-20

Snippet: correctly interpreted the plain language of section 713.02(3), Florida Statutes, which states in pertinent

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, etc. v. MIAMI NEW TIMES, LLC

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2020-12-16

Snippet: unambiguous statutory language of section 119.0713(2)(b), Florida Statutes (2019), the draft audit reports

Earth Trades, Inc. v. T & G Corp.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2013-01-24

Citation: 108 So. 3d 580, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 35, 2013 WL 264440, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 87

Snippet: unlicensed as provided in s. 489.128 or s. 489.532. § 713.02(7), Fla. Stat. (2005). Thus, as a matter of state

Desak v. Vanlandingham

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2012-10-05

Citation: 98 So. 3d 710, 2012 WL 4746471, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 16833

Snippet: parties to the conveyance to the property.”). *713(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, to

Medellin v. MLA Consulting, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2011-09-16

Citation: 69 So. 3d 372, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 14665, 2011 WL 4102290

Snippet: a right to file a lien on the property. See §§ 713.02(3), 713.05, Fla. Stat. (2008). Rather, its lien

Trintec Const., Inc. v. COUNTRYSIDE VILL. CONDO., ASS'N, INC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-09-03

Citation: 992 So. 2d 277, 2008 WL 4058013

Snippet: exercise the rights of a property owner under Chapter 713[2] "or by payment of the proportionate amount attributable

Aquatic Plant Mgt. v. Paramount Engineering

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-11-28

Citation: 977 So. 2d 600, 2007 WL 4179674

Snippet: furnish materials constituting an improvement." See § 713.02(3)-(4), Fla. Stat. (2006). These classes of persons

Forman v. State Department of Children & Families

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-05-02

Citation: 956 So. 2d 477, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 6663, 2007 WL 1263983

Snippet: allowable deductions set forth in subsection 65A-1.713(2), F.A.C. Individuals with income over this limit

Farris v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD. AND FAM.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-11-08

Citation: 941 So. 2d 512, 2006 WL 3208454

Snippet: pensions and contributions. See, generally, R. 65A-1.713(2), F.A.C. (2005). Under this interpretation, as explained

Professional Plast. v. Bridgeport-Strasberg

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-07-12

Citation: 940 So. 2d 444, 2006 WL 1931199

Snippet: commencement recorded and entered on 30 July 1999. Section 713.02(6), Florida Statutes (1999), provided that an owner

Michnal v. Palm Coast Development, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2003-03-12

Citation: 842 So. 2d 927, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 3145, 2003 WL 1035713

Snippet: enforceability of the basic contractual obligation); § 713.02(7), Fla. Stat. (1997). TIMELINESS"FINAL FURNISHING"

V L Orlando Building Corp. v. Skilled Services Corp.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-10-27

Citation: 769 So. 2d 526, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 13845, 2000 WL 1595972

Snippet: the lienor or by another for him or her. Section 713.02(4), reads: (4) Persons who are not in privity with

Keller v. Newman Sons, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-02-16

Citation: 756 So. 2d 120, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 1378, 2000 WL 159071

Snippet: completion contract was exempt by reason of subsection 713.02(5), Florida Statutes, which creates an exemption

Gulfside Properties Corp. v. Chapman Corp.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1999-07-15

Citation: 737 So. 2d 604, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 9508, 1999 WL 525442

Snippet: a lien are as provided in section 713.06. See § 713.02(4), Fla. Stat. (1993). As a prerequisite to perfecting

Architectural Complements, Inc. v. R.G. Brown Properties, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1996-12-18

Citation: 686 So. 2d 678, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 13076, 1996 WL 724291

Snippet: its summary judgment upon apphcation of section 713.02(7), Florida Statutes (1995), which provides that

In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Workers' Compensation Procedure

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1996-05-16

Citation: 674 So. 2d 631, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 223, 1996 Fla. LEXIS 827, 1996 WL 268079

Snippet: in substantially the same form as form 4.9125. *713(2) Deposit of Estimated Costs. Within 15 days after

R & L Construction, Inc. v. Cullen

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1990-03-08

Citation: 557 So. 2d 931, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 1407, 1990 WL 20396

Snippet: Statutes, provides for mechanics’ liens. Section 713.02(5) provides (5) Any improvement for which the direct

CORP. OF PRESIDENT OF LATTER DAY CH. OF JESUS CHRIST v. Seymour Elec. Supply Co.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1990-02-28

Citation: 558 So. 2d 88, 1990 WL 19931

Snippet: lien of the general contractor, Marshall. Section 713.02(6), Florida Statutes (1985). Because of the existence

O'Kon and Co., Inc. v. Riedel

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1989-03-31

Citation: 540 So. 2d 836, 1988 WL 134442

Snippet: fees would be through the mechanism of section 713.02(2), Florida Statutes. O'Kon did not pursue certification

Oolite Industries, Inc. v. MILLMAN CONST. CO.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1987-01-06

Citation: 501 So. 2d 655, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 181

Snippet: statute, an owner is relieved of liability. See Sec. 713.02(6), Fla. Stat. Once the bond is posted and the