Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

The Limit Of Liens On Your Property

I recently had a pool liner replaced by a pool company. During this proceedure they caused extensive damage to the pool which had to be repaired. They are trying to say it was because the pool was old and I am responsible for the added cost. I never received any added estimates for the added cost. I will not pay the bill. I have started with a complaint with the BBB of Florida and will move onto The Department of Agriculture next. In the meantime they have sent me a certified letter stating they are placing a lien on my house. It has only been 2 months since the work was supposedley finished(I say that because it is still not finished to my satisfaction). I only received 1 bill in the mail and 2 in my email. Even though I am not paying my bill my question is this, How long does a company have to wait before they can put a lien on your house and do they have to try and contact you by phone first, send multiple bills,or go through a waiting period? Also, what happens now that there is a lien on my house?


Asked on 4/28/06, 5:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Samira Ghazal Ghazal & Gomez, P. A.

Re: The Limit Of Liens On Your Property

To place a lien on the house, they must do so within 90 from when the last date of work was performed on the property. That means they are in compliance with the law. After that, they have one year from the filing of the lien to foreclose on your property. That is seperate and apart from a breach of contract claim. It sounds like your best bet is to work something out with them. Retaining an attorney will cost at least $2500 on these types of cases. I am telling you the truth so that you can make an informed decision. Good luck.

Samira Ghazal

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Answered on 4/30/06, 9:04 pm


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