Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Customer fails to pay for performed services

My husband recently did some work on a recreational craft for a customer and he has not paid for the work nor come to pick up the craft. He also has not returned his phone messages left. It's been about three weeks since the work was done. Do we have the legal right as a sole proprietorship to sell the craft for money owed. There is no registration on this craft or can we put a lien on it? Thanks.

Laura Arthur


Asked on 1/16/02, 10:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Customer fails to pay for performed services

The previous replies provide sufficient advice. Follow it.

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Answered on 1/17/02, 4:37 pm
Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: Customer fails to pay for performed services

There is a procedure to perfect your lien. There is not enogh space here to give you specific instructions. Check out Florida Statutes 713-715, liens through abandoned propery.

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Answered on 1/16/02, 11:10 pm
Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

Re: Customer fails to pay for performed services

I agree with Mr. Cohen's reply. However, I would add that you need to strictly abide by the statutory requirements when and if you sell the craft. If you do not, you will needlessly expose yourself to significant liability.

You should schedule a formal consultation with a lawyer. Most attorneys either provide a free, or charge a nominal fee, for an initial consultation.

Good Luck, Elliot Jay Goldstein (Attorney with offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg)

The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.

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Answered on 1/17/02, 11:18 am


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