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 Reverses Dismissal of Water Mitigation Contractor’s Lawsuit for Failure to Comply with 627.7152(7), Florida Statutes
This cases arises from a dismissal of a water mitigation contractor’s lawsuit against an insurance carrier. The carrier argued that the mitigation contractor’s assignment of benefits did not comply with 627.7152, Florida Statutes, and while the trial court agreed with that argument, the ruling was reversed on appeal