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Lien Screening Memo
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BITMAN O'BRIEN, PLLC
Florida Construction Lien Practice | Fla. Stat. Ch. 713
407-815-3110 | www.bitman-law.com
Florida Chapter 713 — Due Diligence
Lien Screening Memo
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Case Information
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Case No.
Date Prepared
Prepared By
Matter Status
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New intake
Under review
Accepted
Declined
Lienor / Claimant Name
Lienor Address
Lienor Phone
Lienor Email
Type of Claimant
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General Contractor
Subcontractor
Sub-subcontractor
Material Supplier
Equipment Lessor
Design Professional
Laborer
Property Owner Name
Property Address
Legal Description
County
Hiring Party (Privity)
Work / Materials Description
Quick Screen — Fla. Stat. § 713.08 Face Validity
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Key Dates & Deadlines
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First Furnishing Date
Last Furnishing Date
Lien Recording Date
OR.B. / CFN Reference
Lien Amount Claimed
Due Diligence Notes
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§ 713.06 — Preliminary Notice / Notice to Owner
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Served timely (within first 45 days of furnishing)
Served late
Not served — GC/direct privity exception applies
Not served — no exception available
Cannot determine
§ 713.16 — Notice to Contractor
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Served timely
Not required (no GC on project)
Not served — may limit recovery
Cannot determine
§ 255.05 — Public Project / Bond?
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Private project — no bond
Public project with payment bond
Public project — bond status unknown
Homestead / Owner-Occupied?
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No — commercial or non-homestead
Yes — homestead, owner contracted directly
Yes — homestead, no direct owner contract
Cannot determine
Priority Issues / Competing Liens
Defenses / Liens Transfer Bond
Additional Notes / Attorney Comments
Recommendation
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File suit immediately
Deadline within 90 days — refer to litigation calendar
Accept case — standard engagement
Lien is facially valid, adequate time remains, proceed with engagement letter
Request additional documentation
Cannot fully evaluate without further records — see notes below
Decline — material defect or deadline expired
Lien is non-viable on its face; do not accept
Rationale / Notes for File
Reviewing Attorney
Date of Review
Engagement Letter Sent
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Yes
No
N/A
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