Florida Statute 713.07 - 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. 713.07

713.07 Priority of liens.—

(1) Liens under ss. 713.03 and 713.04 shall attach at the time of recordation of the claim of lien and shall take priority as of that time.

(2) Liens under ss. 713.05 and 713.06 shall attach and take priority as of the time of recordation of the notice of commencement, but in the event a notice of commencement is not filed, then such liens shall attach and take priority as of the time the claim of lien is recorded.

(3) All such liens shall have priority over any conveyance, encumbrance or demand not recorded against the real property prior to the time such lien attached as provided herein, but any conveyance, encumbrance or demand recorded prior to the time such lien attaches and any proceeds thereof, regardless of when disbursed, shall have priority over such liens.

(4) If construction ceases or the direct contract is terminated before completion and the owner desires to recommence construction, he or she may pay all lienors in full or pro rata in accordance with s. 713.06(4) prior to recommencement in which event all liens for the recommenced construction shall take priority from such recommencement; or the owner may record an affidavit in the clerk’s office stating his or her intention to recommence construction and that all lienors giving notice have been paid in full except those listed therein as not having been so paid in which event 30 days after such recording, the rights of any person acquiring any interest, lien, or encumbrance on said property or of any lienor on the recommenced construction shall be paramount to any lien on the prior construction unless such prior lienor records a claim of lien within said 30-day period. A copy of said affidavit shall be served on each lienor named therein. Before recommencing, the owner shall record and post a notice of commencement for the recommenced construction, as provided in s. 713.13.

History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 6, ch. 65-456; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 804, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 2007-221.

Note.—Former s. 84.071.

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Cases Citing Statute 713.07

Total Results: 32

FLORIDA STEEL v. Adaptable Developments

503 So. 2d 1232, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 19, 1986 Fla. LEXIS 3076

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 24, 1986 | Docket: 1453240

Cited 14 times | Published

out the procedures which must be followed. Section 713.07(4) requires that an owner who recommences construction

Ruocco v. Brinker

380 F. Supp. 432, 1974 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7707

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 9, 1974 | Docket: 1019862

Cited 13 times | Published

22, F.S.A. [12] F.S. § 713.05, F.S.A. and F.S. § 713.07(2), F.S.A. [13] F.S. § 713.06(1), F.S.A. [14]

Viking Builders, Inc. v. Felices

391 So. 2d 302

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 1980 | Docket: 1173878

Cited 11 times | Published

to attach and run from such recorded event (Section 713.07(2), Fla. Stat.). Much controversy and litigation

Zaleznik v. Gulf Coast Roofing Co., Inc.

576 So. 2d 776, 1991 WL 24854

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 1991 | Docket: 1242669

Cited 8 times | Published

and a notice of recommencement pursuant to section 713.07(4), Florida Statutes (1985). Thereafter, the

City of Palm Bay v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

114 So. 3d 924, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 322, 2013 WL 2096257, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 1000

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 16, 2013 | Docket: 60232017

Cited 7 times | Published

superior lien priority for condominium assessments); § 713.07(2), Fla. Stat. (2004) (providing lien priority

Sarasota Commercial Refrigeration v. Schooley

381 So. 2d 1141

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 1980 | Docket: 1758089

Cited 7 times | Published

building. In this affidavit, as required by Section 713.07(4), Florida Statutes, lienors who had not been

National Fire Insurance v. Fortune Construction Co.

320 F.3d 1260

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 7, 2003 | Docket: 212851

Cited 6 times | Published

on the owner’s property. Fla. Stat. § 713.07(3) (1997). Of course, the payment bond surety’s

United of Fla., Inc. v. ILLINI FED. S. & L. ASS'N

341 So. 2d 793

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 12, 1977 | Docket: 1394453

Cited 6 times | Published

commencement had been filed. Appellees then point to Section 713.07(2), Florida Statutes, which provides that in

Corry Const. Co. v. Hector Const. Companies, Inc.

363 So. 2d 1125

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 1978 | Docket: 1214323

Cited 5 times | Published

partnership's interest has priority over the lien. Section 713.07(3) provides that a mechanic's lien "shall have

Lacentra Trucking Inc. v. FLAGLER FED. S & L. ASS'N

586 So. 2d 474, 1991 WL 186976

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1991 | Docket: 2517363

Cited 4 times | Published

date of filing of the notice of commencement. Section 713.07(2), Florida Statutes (1989). In this case,

Tamarac Village, Inc. v. Bates & Daly Co.

348 So. 2d 23, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15784

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1977 | Docket: 1760804

Cited 4 times | Published

record a notice of recommencement as required by Section 713.07(4), Florida Statutes (1973). The circuit court

Grant v. Davis (In Re CJW Ltd.)

172 B.R. 675, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 188, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 1521, 1994 WL 526035

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1994 | Docket: 1868313

Cited 3 times | Published

by the date of recording the claim of lien. Fla.Stat. 713.07(2); Corry Constr. Co., Inc. v. Hector Constr

ALLISON ON THE OCEAN v. Paul's Carpet

479 So. 2d 188, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2595, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16877

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 1985 | Docket: 267500

Cited 3 times | Published

mechanic's lien to be superior to the judgment lien. Section 713.07(2), Florida Statutes (1983) provides: Liens

Baumgartner Const. Co., Inc. v. Harrell

364 So. 2d 802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 1978 | Docket: 462013

Cited 3 times | Published

The Baumgartners contend that pursuant to Section 713.07(4), Florida Statutes (1975), a subdivision

Stock Building Supply of Florida, Inc. v. Soares Da Costa Construction Services, LLC

76 So. 3d 313, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 15728, 2011 WL 4578320

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 2011 | Docket: 2359588

Cited 2 times | Published

of liens under the Construction Lien Law. See § 713.07, Fla. Stat. (2005). Liens arising under sections

Foy v. Mangum

528 So. 2d 1331, 1988 WL 79838

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 1988 | Docket: 1367928

Cited 2 times | Published

after filing an amended claim, pursuant to section 713.07(4). We affirm. The facts in this case are not

INTERN. COMMUNITY CORP. v. Davis Water and Waste Industries, Inc.

455 So. 2d 1164, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1956, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14951

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 1984 | Docket: 1692623

Cited 2 times | Published

court, claiming that the proper statute was section 713.07, Florida Statutes (1981). They sought to file

Federal Deposit Insurance v. Lacentra Trucking, Inc.

157 F.3d 1292, 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 26781

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 16, 1998 | Docket: 64060506

Cited 1 times | Published

Stat. Ann. § 713.13(l)(a) (West 1989). Under § 713.07 a lien for labor, services or materials furnished

In Re Continental Country Club, Inc.

64 B.R. 177

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 1986 | Docket: 1825625

Cited 1 times | Published

the date the claim of lien is recorded. F.S.A. § 713.07(1). A lien based on Florida Statute § 713.05 attaches

Cleveland Trust Co. v. Ousley Sod Co.

351 So. 2d 58

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 4, 1977 | Docket: 1246718

Cited 1 times | Published

"relates back" to the notice of commencement under Section 713.07(2), Florida Statutes (1975). As a result, its

PAGE HEATING & COOLING v. Goldmar Homes, Inc.

338 So. 2d 265, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 15634

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 1976 | Docket: 1511863

Cited 1 times | Published

acquired until a claim of lien is recorded, and F.S. 713.07(3) which states that any conveyance recorded

LaSalle Bank National Ass'n v. Blackton, Inc.

59 So. 3d 329, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 5670, 2011 WL 1496001

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 2011 | Docket: 60299687

Published

ineffective to terminate the notice of commencement. § 713.07(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). Otherwise, Blackton’s lien

In re Madden

274 B.R. 551, 47 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1459, 15 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 60, 2001 Bankr. LEXIS 1750, 2001 WL 1755243

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2001 | Docket: 65782319

Published

perfecting its lien on the subject property. Under § 713.07(2), Florida Statutes, the lien relates back to

Florida Wood Services, Inc. v. Osprey Links Joint Venture

720 So. 2d 591, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 13166, 1998 WL 727352

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 1998 | Docket: 64784224

Published

the Notice of Recommencement provisions of Section 713.07(4), Florida Statutes (1995), by recording in

FDIC v. Greenview Apartments, Ltd.

157 F.3d 1292

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 16, 1998 | Docket: 394896

Published

Stat. Ann. § 713.13(1)(a) (West 1989). Under § 713.07 a lien for labor, services or materials furnished

FDIC v. Greenview Apartments, Ltd.

157 F.3d 1292

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 16, 1998 | Docket: 394882

Published

Stat. Ann. § 713.13(1)(a) (West 1989). Under § 713.07 a lien for labor, services or materials furnished

Hoepner & Associates, Inc. v. Stewart Gilman Co.

648 So. 2d 854, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 308, 1995 WL 18383

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 1995 | Docket: 64753464

Published

as to claimants filing after the 30-day period. § 713.07(4), Fla. Stat. (1983).

Scott v. Haufler

526 So. 2d 996, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1363, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 2518, 1988 WL 59152

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1988 | Docket: 64635469

Published

rec-ordation of the notice of commencement, section 713.07(2), Florida Statutes (1985), this assumes a

Adamson v. First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n of Andalusia

519 So. 2d 1036, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 211, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 164, 1988 WL 2626

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 1988 | Docket: 64632623

Published

subsequent to the purchase money mortgage. However, Section 713.07(3), Florida Statutes (1981), provides that

McCurry v. Eppolito

506 So. 2d 1110, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1166, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8169

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 1987 | Docket: 64627005

Published

in accordance with the Mechanics’ Lien Law. Section 713.07(4), Florida Statutes (1981)1 provides: (4)

Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. v. Hart

390 So. 2d 367, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17144

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 1980 | Docket: 64578901

Published

filing of their notices to owner required by Section 713.07, Florida Statutes (1977). The purpose of the

Weaner v. Bullard & Walling, Inc.

342 So. 2d 86, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15005

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 1977 | Docket: 64556990

Published

recording of the notice of commencement under Section 713.07, Florida Statutes (1975). We find it unnecessary