What is a Mechanics Lien?

In the event that you are not paid for work or supplies on a property, A Mechanics Lien Clouds the Title until you get paid.

Have you done work or supplied materials for a property and not been paid? You may have a legal right to attach a Mechanics Lien also known as a Construction Lien to that property. By doing so, the title will be clouded and the owner CANNOT SELL THE PROPERTY until all debts are settled. To accelerate the process, you even have the option to foreclose on that property through an attorney. Often times, simply sending a Construction Notice or Placing a Lien is enough to deter non-payment.
Important Florida Deadlines You Should Memorize
Do You work directly for the owner? If Not, A Notice to Owner is Required before you lien.
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CONTRACT SIGNED
The day you sign the contract is the BEST DAY to send a Notice to Owner.
NTO deadlines

HAS IT BEEN 40 DAYS SINCE YOU FURNISHED LABOR & MATERIALS?
The USPS manifest must be stamped by the 40th day in order to avoid missing a deadline.
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NOTICE TO OWNER DEADLINE
A Notice to Owner must be RECEIVED by the 45th day after you furnished labor and materials, otherwise you forfeit your lien and bond claim rights.
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RECORD A LIEN
You have 90 days from the last day you completed the job to record a lien or make a claim against bond.
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HAS IT BEEN 30 DAYS SINCE YOU RECORDED A LIEN?
Consider seeking legal counsel to start foreclosing on the property.
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FORECLOSE BEFORE 1 YEAR
If not paid, you must foreclose on the lien within 1 year of recording. There is NO such thing as re-liening after 1 year.

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TIP: A Mechanics Lien Will Get You Paid
Here Are Some Important Facts You Need to Know

who can send a notice to owner?
Is it Difficult or Expensive?

When you hire SunRay, the process is neither difficult nor expensive.

It is your best and most inexpensive way to secure payment. Often times, placing a lien or simply sending a Notice is enough to deter non-payment because nobody wants their property liened! SunRay's Lien Research is only $285 which includes:

  • Thorough Lien Research
  • Deadline Reminders
  • Forwarding the Lien Processing Request to a Licensed Attorney*
  • Recording the lien with the County Recorder
  • Mailing the Filed Lien as instructed by Attorney
  • Retaining records of all notices and liens in our database for easy access
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Who Has Lien Rights?

If you have not been paid for materials, equipment or services provided, you may have a legal right to attach a lien on the owner's property. Are you a:

  • Contractor
  • Subcontractor
  • Laborer
  • Material or Equipment Supplier
  • Architect
  • Engineer
  • Land Surveyor
  • Interior Designer
  • Other Construction Industry Professional

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What happens if I place a lien on a property?
Will I Really Get Paid?

What Happens if I Place a Lien on Someone’s Property?

No property owner wants to be faced with foreclosure. That's why 90% of the time, simply liening a property gets you PAID. The title becomes clouded and you have the option to foreclose on the owner's property!

After the last day on the job, you have 90 days to record the lien. After the lien has been recorded you can begin foreclosure 30 days after that.

Get started right away and Sunray will help you through this fast easy process to insure that you will get paid for your hard work. Start now!


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Did You Know?
  • You CANNOT re-lien a property. A property must be foreclosed on within 1 year of recording lien.
  • The owner can contest a lien. Contesting a lien means that it can reduce your time from foreclosing from 1 year to 60 days!
  • For specially fabricated material the clock starts ticking as soon as you start fabricating the material.
  • A construction lien is recorded in the county in which the property is located. A notice to owner is a prerequisite to a lien.
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Disclaimer: The information on this webpage is NOT the same as legal advice. SunRay Construction Solutions, LLC is not an attorney or a law firm. We recommend that you consult with an attorney. The $18.00 plus postage is a one month introductory offer. Activation fee is $65.00 and applies to customers that request less than 10 notices per month. SunRay’s research services will include the following: Forwarding your lien processing request to a Licensed attorney* Researching the property owner and the property description Recording the lien with the County Recorder Mailing the filed lien as instructed by attorney* Retaining records of all notices and liens on our database for easy future access.

SunRay Constructions Solutions, LLC ("SunRay") are not attorneys. We do not provide legal advice or legal services. Our services are limited to property research, (Notice to Owner/Notice to Contractor), and property research and recording. The preparation of a claim of lien should be reviewed by an attorney.

If you do not have an attorney, SunRay will submit your request for a claim to an attorney to prepare your claim of lien. The attorney who prepares your lien will be hired by you for the limited purpose of preparing your claim of lien, and all legal fees for such preparation will be paid directly to the attorney for commercial and development liens. We forward your request to Steven Fine, P.A.

If you want to request a claim of lien, please complete the attached Lien Request Processing Form and return it to SunRay with two checks. One check made payable to SunRay Construction Solutions, LLC and one check made out to Steven Fine, P.A. (or complete the credit card portion on the Lien Request Processing Form on page 2. $285.00 to SunRay (subject to change based on actual recording fees), plus a check for $40.00 payable to Steven Fine. P.A.). If you choose to have your attorney prepare the claim of lien, then the fee of $285.00 is for the property research and recording.

WARNING: Your Construction Lien Request should be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the 90th day. No request will be processed if received by SunRay less than 48 hours before the 90th day.