The Lien Zone

The Lien Zone Construction law is a significant part of our practice. We work hard to make a difference and clients like that fact.

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📲 Daily tips on IG: We have analyzed, mediated, arbitrated and litigated all types of construction contract law, construction lien and bond, and construction defect claims. As the construction law attorneys for many

of Miami’s and South Florida’s construction contractors, subcontractors and supply houses, we have earned a reputation as construction lawyers who recognize the difference and the importance or pursuing a resolution versus just proving a point. We tell clients not what they wish to hear, but what they need to know, and we’re available to our clients when and where they need us, following up before being asked. We handle all aspects of construction law, including:

- Debt Collection
- Construction Lien Enforcement
- Payment and Performance Bonds
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Disputes
- Construction Defects
- Delay Claims
- Construction Warranties
- Construction Licensing
- Bid Protests

03/19/2026

Complete your 14-hour CILB continuing education requirement in one day at our Hard Hat Classroom Event. Join us in Miami on April 7th or Tampa on May 12th from 7am to 9pm for expert panels on market trends, lien law, bonding, and more. Network with industry leaders, enjoy catered meals, and earn your compliance certificate

08/29/2025

A Certificate of Insurance Is Worthless!
A certificate of insurance is not a contract. It does not guarantee coverage, and it does not change the terms of the policy.
If you rely only on a certificate, you could find out too late that the actual policy excludes the very risks you thought were covered.
📌 Best practice: Always request and review the full insurance policy and endorsements, not just the certificate.

08/28/2025

The right to stop work is a crucial clause that should be included in every contract. This provision empowers contractors and subcontractors to suspend their activities if they have not been paid. Here is a sample provision:
"Contractor may suspend work if it's pay request has not been paid in full within 30-days of submission."

08/27/2025

🔥 When Your Job's a Dumpster Fire, Your Lien Is the Extinguisher
Projects can spiral fast with late payments, disputes, and unexpected costs.
Your lien rights are the protection that keeps you from getting burned.
Use them early, use them smart, and do not let the fire spread.

08/26/2025

📧 How One Email Lost a Client $28,000
In construction, verbal instructions aren’t enough. Without a paper trail, you carry the risk if plans or directions change.
✅ Always confirm changes in writing with an email, text, or change order.
✅ Strong contracts and proper documentation protect you when memories fade or people get replaced.
Because at the end of the day, one missing email can turn into tens of thousands out of your pocket.

08/25/2025

🏢 Your Lien on a Tenant Build-Out May Be Worth Less Than You Expect
A lien only attaches to the interest of the party who hired you.
On tenant build-outs, that usually means your lien is against the tenant’s leasehold interest, not the building itself.
If the tenant stops paying rent or walks away, your lien could be worth little to nothing.
📌 Always check who hired you and what property interest they actually control before relying on lien rights.

08/22/2025

🛠️ Understand Florida Lien Law with this FREE Tool
Struggling to figure out lien rights on different projects? The Lien-O-Matic makes it simple.
It gives you a clear summary of Florida lien law for private, state, federal (Miller Act), and FDOT projects.
👉 Get yours for free at Lien-O-Matic.com

08/21/2025

⚠️ Your Lien May Be Worthless
A lien is only as strong as the equity in the property.
If there are mortgages or prior liens ahead of yours, they get paid first. That means if the property’s value is already eaten up, your lien may not be worth much at all.
💡 To know where you stand, check the market value of the property and all existing encumbrances before relying on your lien.

08/20/2025

🏗️ My GC Threatened to Bond Off My Lien. Should I Be Worried?
If a GC says they are bonding off your lien, that is not bad news—it is good news.
When a lien is bonded off, it becomes secured by a transfer bond or cash that will be available if you win your case.
💡 Best move: stop negotiating and file your lawsuit right away. If the GC bonded it off, chances are they have no intention of paying voluntarily.

08/19/2025

📬 Send That NTO Even if It’s Late

Missed the deadline for your Notice to Owner? Send it anyway.
A late NTO won’t give you lien rights, but it can still work in your favor. Owners often require a release before paying the contractor, which means your notice can help shake loose payment even if it’s late.
📅 Use a Lien-O-Matic to calculate NTO deadlines for Florida projects.
👉 Get yours free at Lien-O-Matic.com

08/18/2025

⏰ Understanding Lien Rights in Florida: When Does the Clock Start?

Your lien rights don’t last forever, and knowing when the clock starts is critical.
In Florida, the deadline runs from the last date of real, substantive work under the base contract or approved change orders.
✅ Punch list items and warranty work do not extend your lien rights.
Protect yourself by tracking your true last day of work.

📅 Accurately calculate your lien deadlines with our free Calc-U-Lien.
👉 Go to Calc-U-Lien.com to get yours for free.

08/15/2025

⚠️ The Dangers of Signing an Unconditional Release
If you sign an unconditional release without protection, you could lose your lien rights even if you never get paid.
Add conditional language to protect yourself:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this waiver and release is conditioned upon and not effective until the undersigned receives paid funds of $______________"
🖊️ Get your free Make Me Conditional stamp at MakeMeConditional.com

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