Contractor’s Lien Against Condominium Association Partially Discharged for Failure to Foreclose Against Unit Owner That Filed Suit to Discharge Lien
This case arises from a construction lien recorded by a disaster mitigation contractor against condominium association property. When two unit owners filed a lawsuit to discharge the lien as to their property, the contractor failed to take action as required under 713.21, Florida Statutes, to foreclose the lien, resulting in a partial discharge of the lien.
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.