Monthly Archives: November 2026
Who Gets Paid First? Construction Liens vs. Mortgages in Florida
When a Florida project runs out of money, one question surfaces fast: whose claim comes first? An unpaid contractor may hold a construction lien, while the lender that financed the project holds a mortgage. Both are secured by the same property, which is often worth less than the two claims combined. Priority decides who… Read More »
Lien Transfer Bonds in Florida: Clearing Your Title Without Ending the Dispute
A recorded lien can stall a sale, a refinance, or a construction loan draw, even when the property owner is convinced the claim is wrong. Waiting for a court to sort it out can take a long time. Florida law offers another path: transferring the lien off the property and onto security. How a… Read More »
