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<DIV>Although not stated, it seems that this statute is geared more toward the
new construction, or development, instead of remodeling or improvement.
That being said, I do not agree with the Legislature's premise that "minor"
disputes pose a "serious impediment" in transferring title. If it is
minor, a bond would generally ease the transfer.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I also feel that requiring arbitration that quickly will increase the costs
too quickly - especially on smaller liens - making it even more difficult to
resolve the dispute amicably.</DIV>
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<DIV>Also, in trying to deal with property facing undersecured liens, a pro rata
concept is interesting. To me, that only makes sense if there
are time priority issues. Perhaps in NJ all of the liens relate
back to a common time. However, that only seems logical in new
construction or with only one project being performed. It does not seem
workable if there are multiple contracts or, e.g. NOC's, for different
aspects of the project.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Paul<BR><BR>Paul S. Martin, Esq.<BR>Law Offices of <BR>Paul S.
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<DIV>In a message dated 6/14/2011 12:10:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Leiby@mkpalaw.com writes:</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>We hear from time to time that residential (Ma & Pa)
construction liens should be treated differently from the typical commercial
lien. The next time we hear about that we may want to look at something
akin to what New Jersey implemented in January, 2011, copy attached.
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I just put it out there for reaction from the committee,
without recommendation for or against. If it were to be considered, it
would need a little surgery to make it comport with Florida procedure. I
just found it interesting and thought I would share.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; COLOR: #215868">Larry
R. Leiby, Esq.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Malka
& Kravitz,
P.A.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">1300
Sawgrass Corp. Pkwy., Suite 100<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33323<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Phone:
954-514-0984<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fax:
954-514-0985<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">e-mail:
leiby@mkpalaw.com<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'">Board Certified in
Construction Law<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'">Certified Circuit
Court Civil Mediator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'">Fellow, College of
Commercial Arbitrators<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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