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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for the helpful information. The reason given for the alleged necessity of a court order for a transfer bond was that the lien was over a year old and in litigation (pretty clearly not the law). I spoke with a clerk and a manager.
The manager claimed they had done it that way for 35 years. When I tried to get her to confirm it was an internal procedure and not the law she offered me her manager’s number.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: (305) 998-9657<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>RPPTL CLC-Discussion<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 19, 2022 11:32 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [CLC-Discussion] Lien Transfer Bond Question<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hey Peter,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I transferred a lien to bond a few weeks ago in Miami for an ongoing litigation matter, and did not run into the issue of needing court order. Just in case, my contact in the clerk’s office who handles lien transfer bonds is Lee Sutton
(and her number is 3053497440). Also, the clerk at the window who processed the transfer was Yadira Borges (and her number is 3053498998; she is in room 138 at window 8 or 9, if I recall correctly). <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Was there a more specific reason given for needing a court order? I know it is needed to increase a bond already in place, but it does not seem like this is the situation here.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_GoBack"></a><span style="color:#1F497D">Johnathan Ayers, Esq.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Direct: 305-789-3517</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 19, 2022 11:04 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CLC-Discussion] Lien Transfer Bond Question<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a client attempting to transfer a construction lien to bond under Fla. Stat. Section 713.24. The lien has been in litigation for several years. The Miami-Dade Clerk has taken the position that it may only transfer the lien with an
order by the Court directing it to transfer the lien. I find no such authority in Fla. Stat. Section 713.24. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Many thanks in advance and may your Christmas and holiday season be merry!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Peter B. Rowell<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Board Certified Construction Attorney <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Law Office of Peter B. Rowell, P.A. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8950 S.W. 74<sup>th</sup> Court Suite 2201 A-71<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Miami, Florida 33156<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: (305) 998-9657<o:p></o:p></p>
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