Florida Statute 713.02 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 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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Total Results: 25

Hegeman-Harris Co., Inc. v. All State Pipe Supply Co., Inc.

400 So. 2d 1245, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20141

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1981 | Docket: 1263123

Cited 11 times | Published

requiring the contractor to furnish a payment bond. § 713.02(6), Fla. Stat. (1979). When no payment bond has

Michnal v. Palm Coast Development, Inc.

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

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 2003 | Docket: 1730489

Cited 8 times | Published

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

Hey Kiley Man, Inc. v. Azalea Gardens Apartments

333 So. 2d 48, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 14472

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1976 | Docket: 2469083

Cited 6 times | Published

1961. [10] Section 84.022(4), F.S. 1963, now § 713.02 (4), F.S. 1975. [11] This conclusion was buttressed

Hawaiian Inn of Daytona Beach, Inc. v. Dunn

342 So. 2d 132

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1977 | Docket: 1521242

Cited 4 times | Published

liability. We cannot consent to that result. Section 713.02(6) provides: "In any direct contract the owner

Professional Plast. v. Bridgeport-Strasberg

940 So. 2d 444, 2006 WL 1931199

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2006 | Docket: 433075

Cited 3 times | Published

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

McMAHAN CONST. CO. v. CAROL'S CARE CTR.

460 So. 2d 1001

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 1984 | Docket: 1767052

Cited 3 times | Published

furnished owner with a payment bond pursuant to section 713.02(6), Florida Statutes (1983). See Walter Harvey

J. A. Wynne Co. v. R. D. Phillips Construction Co.

468 F. Supp. 5, 43 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 1173, 1977 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16781

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 1977 | Docket: 1381891

Cited 3 times | Published

his payment of such obligations. See Fla.Stat. § 713.02(6); 22 Fla.Jur., Mechanics Liens, § 54 (1977 Supp

Schleifer v. ALL-SHORES CONST. AND SUPPLY CO.

260 So. 2d 270

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 1972 | Docket: 1459442

Cited 3 times | Published

The effect of such bond is set forth in F.S. § 713.02(6), F.S.A. reading as follows: "In any direct

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

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

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2013 | Docket: 60229184

Cited 2 times | Published

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

Aquatic Plant Mgt. v. Paramount Engineering

977 So. 2d 600, 2007 WL 4179674

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 28, 2007 | Docket: 2540697

Cited 2 times | Published

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

Motor City Elec. Co. v. Ohio Cas. Ins. Co.

374 So. 2d 1068, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15738

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 1979 | Docket: 122447

Cited 2 times | Published

Section 713.23 is read in conjunction with Section 713.02(6), it provides for a payment bond for one

Gulfside Properties Corp. v. Chapman Corp.

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

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 1999 | Docket: 1709607

Cited 1 times | Published

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

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

558 So. 2d 88, 1990 WL 19931

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1990 | Docket: 1359385

Cited 1 times | Published

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

Jorge Hernandez v. Burleigh House Condominium, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2025 | Docket: 71098946

Published

House’s property for the unpaid repairs. See § 713.02, Fla. Stat. (2022) (creating the right to a lien

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

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 20, 2021 | Docket: 60660119

Published

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

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

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

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2000 | Docket: 64801104

Published

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

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

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

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1996 | Docket: 64770418

Published

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

R & L Construction, Inc. v. Cullen

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

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1990 | Docket: 64648662

Published

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

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

540 So. 2d 836, 1988 WL 134442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 1989 | Docket: 1688919

Published

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

Gulf Horizons Development Co. v. Lewis

478 So. 2d 1180, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2629, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 17075

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 1985 | Docket: 64615745

Published

specifically refer to subdivision improvements, section 713.02 makes it clear that section 713.04 is limited

McMahan Construction Co. v. Carol's Care Center, Inc.

460 So. 2d 1001, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 11, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 16436

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 1984 | Docket: 64608790

Published

furnished owner with a payment bond pursuant to section 713.02(6), Florida Statutes (1983). See Walter Harvey

Maccorone v. Rinker Materials Corp.

453 So. 2d 509, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13998

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 1984 | Docket: 64606128

Published

of the Mechanics’ Lien Statute pursuant to Section 713.02(5), Florida Statutes (1983), since the contract

Cohen v. Lunsford

362 So. 2d 383, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 17194

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 1978 | Docket: 64565978

Published

them from liability to subcontractor under Section 713.02(6), Florida Statutes (1975). Subcontractor

Dallas v. City of Daytona Beach

275 So. 2d 592, 1973 Fla. App. LEXIS 7101

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1973 | Docket: 64531358

Published

is affirmed. 5 Am.Jur.2d 159, Appeal and Error, § 713; 2 Fla.Jur. 670, Appeals, § 313; Weil v. City of

Beautyware Plumbing Supply Co. v. Columbiad Apartments, Inc.

215 So. 2d 42, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4776

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 1968 | Docket: 64507124

Published

Bros., Fla.1954, 75 So.2d 298. . Now F.S. Section 713.02(4), F.S.A.1967. . Now F.S. Section 713.01(6)