Court Reinstates Contractor’s Construction Lien Following Improper Discharge by Trial Court
This case arises from a dispute between a homeowner and contractor and addresses how Florida’s lien discharge statute found in 713.21, Florida Statutes, applies when a contractor files suit to foreclose a lien and a homeowner responds with a claim under 713.21, Florida Statutes.
Court Allows Contractor’s Unjust Enrichment Claim to Proceed After Expiration of Lien
This case arises from a dispute between a restoration contractor and a condominium association. After the contractor’s construction lien expired, it filed suit to recover payment. The association challenged the payment claim, arguing that expiration of the lien also extinguished the payment claim and won. On appeal, the contractor sought reversal based on a specific provision of Florida’s construction lien law.