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09-23-2008, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Western NY & Leesburg,Fl
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A notice of Commencement??
Hello all,
I have a "Florida" question.
I am having a very good roofing company install a new roof on my Florida home.
Today they sent me a "Notice of Commencement" form.
They told me that Florida law states that on all property improvements in excess of $2,500 requires this form. I have to sign and have it NOTARIZED even.
Boy, I thought NY was wrapped in red tape. I'm finding that Florida is worse!
Thanks, Frank D.
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09-23-2008, 05:33 PM
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In Limbo
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Flamingo Park - West Palm Beach
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They need it to perfect their liens. Puts the owner on notice as well. They shouldn't charge you much for it, since it's generally a copy and paste job.
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09-23-2008, 05:43 PM
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6.1 liters of SRT Hemi fun
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your roofer is 100% correct! it's actually good to know they are on the up and up...to obtain the permit for a $2500+ job requires this.
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09-23-2008, 09:14 PM
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Thank you. They are not charging me for this..part of the job I guess.
I just wondered about it since we have nothing like this in NY.
Thanks, Frank D.
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09-24-2008, 10:12 AM
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Licensed real estate professional
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Location: Venice Florida
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While most contractors are aware that they need to obtain a Notice of Commencement. It's been my experience that they will plead ignorance when you ask for a release of lien and proof of payment to their suppliers.
Make sure you inform your contractor that final payment is predicated on them signing a notarized release of lien, and provide receipts for materials. It makes things easier when they come for that final check. Remember that an unpaid supplier can lien your property.
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09-24-2008, 05:24 PM
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6.1 liters of SRT Hemi fun
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Seacrest Beach, Florida
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Good call, that's what they're for
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