[CLC-Discussion] Lien Right?:

[Fred Dudley]

I believe that either a state OR local license is required for such improvements, subject to the $1,000 "handyman" exemption found in s. 489.103(9); however, since the contract price exceeds this amount, that exemption is not applicable.

I suggest that the local licensing requirements be considered.

Fred R. Dudley, Partner
Board Certified Construction Lawyer
Dudley, Sellers & Healy, P. L.
SunTrust Financial Center, Suite 301
3522 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Cell: (850) 294-3471
Direct: (850)692-6368
dudley at mylicenselaw.com


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From: clc-discussion-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:clc-discussion-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Gibbons, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 11:00 PM
To: Sean A. Mickley
Cc: clc-discussion at lists.flabarrpptl.org
Subject: Re: [CLC-Discussion] Lien Right?:

If the scope of work doesn't require a state license but the handyman is doing work improving the property (e.g. Painting, carpet or tile install) the work would be lienable regardless of non-state licensure under Ch. 489. 

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> On Jan 7, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Sean A. Mickley <smickley at gouldcooksey.com> wrote:
> 
> Does a handyman performing repairs and improvements in excess of $2,500 which do not require a license have lien rights on the property?
> 
> I understand that florida law requires a contractor be licensed in order to lien property, but it does not require a license for material men or laborers to lien the property. Arguably, the handyman is a hybrid between the two. I would appreciate any insight on this issue.
> 
> My initial conclusion is that the handyman does not have lien rights but I'd like to gather your collective thoughts.
> 
> Sean A. Mickley, Esq.
> Gould Cooksey Fennell, P.A.
> 979 Beachland Blvd.
> Vero Beach, FL 32963
> 772-231-1100
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