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ESTABLISHING JUSTIFICATION FOR TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
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FLORIDA IS NOT PLAYING GAMES WITH UNLICENSED CONTRACTING
Lately, Florida is NOT playing any games with unlicensed contractors. And the more...
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Preliminary Notice Information (Pre-lien, 20 day Notice, etc.)
| Notice Name | Required to secure future lien rights? | Timeframe information |
| Notice to Owner | No; however, may be sent & is good for informational purposes. |
Mechanic's / Materialmen's Lien
| Notice of Intent Required? | Timeframe to file a Mechanic's / Materialmen's Lien |
| No | 90 days after last providing material or labor; howevever, must be completed by an attorney -- strict timelines -- |
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David Adelstein
David Adelstein
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I am a Florida board certified construction lawyer, and practice construction law throughout Florida. I have represented contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, developers, associations, suppliers, sureties, and owners in a myriad of construction matters including defect claims, schedule-based claims, bid protests, payment disputes, lien and bond claims, liability and property insurance issues, and a host of other issues that affect the construction industry. I have also prepared and negotiated construction contracts utilizing industry form and non-industry form documents. I have a diverse background in construction and provide seminars and webinars on a host of construction topics.