[CLC-Discussion] Construction Lien Foreclosure Action subject to Mortgage Foreclosure Filing Fees?

[Reese J. Henderson, Jr.]

All,

I have filed (and had filed against my clients) multiple construction lien foreclosure actions lately and there seems to be no consistency among the Clerk’s offices in the application of Fla. Stat. 28.241(1)(a).2.a., which provides for graduated filing fees for mortgage foreclosure cases based on the value of the claim.  Subsection 2.b. talks specifically of the value being based on “the principal due on the note secured by the mortgage, plus interest owed on the note” etc.  Is anyone aware of an legal authority interpreting this statute and whether it applies to construction lien foreclosures?  The difference is not trivial – any claim for greater than $50,000 is subject to a filing fee of over $900 vs. the standard $400 filing fee.

Thanks,
Reese

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