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1. The right to repossess or replevy unused materials from a jobsite will not be
effective if someone, in good faith, purchased it after removal from the site of
the improvement.
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the materials are valued over $500
D) Only if the purchaser is a subcontractor
Correct Answer: A) True
Explanation: Under Florida lien law, the right to repossess or replevy unused
materials is defeated if a third party purchases the materials in good faith after
they have been removed from the jobsite. This protects innocent purchasers who
acquire materials without knowledge of any outstanding claims.
2. The contractor must within _____ days after the receipt of the property
owner's request, furnish to property owner or the property owner's agent a list
of the subcontractors and suppliers who have a contract with the contractor as
of the date the request is received by the contractor.
A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 20 days
Correct Answer: B) 10 days
Explanation: Florida Statute 713.06 requires contractors to provide a list of
subcontractors and suppliers to the property owner within 10 days of receiving the
,owner's written request. This ensures transparency and helps owners track who is
working on their project.
3. A property perfected lien may be discharged by an order of the circuit court of
the _____ where the property is located.
A) City
B) County
C) State
D) District
Correct Answer: B) County
Explanation: The circuit court of the county where the property is located has
jurisdiction to order the discharge of a perfected lien. This is consistent with
Florida's lien law provisions regarding venue and jurisdiction for lien-related
matters.
4. When any interested party files a complaint, the clerk will issue a summons to
the lienor to show cause within _____ days why his or her lien should not be
enforced by action or vacated and canceled of record.
A) 10 days
B) 15 days
C) 20 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: C) 20 days
Explanation: Florida law requires the lienor to respond within 20 days of receiving
the summons. This timeframe allows the lienor to demonstrate why their lien
should remain valid or be enforced.
5. If a lienor fails to show cause why his or her lien should not be enforced or
fails to start such action before the return date of the summons, the court will
,immediately order cancellation of the lien.
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the lien amount exceeds $1,000
D) Only if the property owner requests it
Correct Answer: A) True
Explanation: Failure to respond or take action within the specified timeframe
results in automatic cancellation of the lien. The court will issue an order canceling
the lien without further proceedings.
6. No lien provided by part 713.22 will continue for longer than _____ years
after the claim of lien has been recorded.
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: B) 1 year
Explanation: Florida Statute 713.22 establishes that a recorded lien is effective for
one year from the date of recording. If the lien is not enforced within this period, it
expires automatically.
7. No lien provided by part 713.22 will continue for no longer than _____ years
after the recording of an amended claim of lien that shows a later date of final
furnishing of labor, services, or materials.
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
Correct Answer: B) 1 year
Explanation: An amended claim of lien that reflects a later date of final furnishing
, also has a one-year limitation period from the date the amended claim is
recorded. This prevents perpetual extensions of lien rights.
8. The lien of any lienor upon whom Notice of Contest of Lien is served and who
fails to institute a suit to enforce his or her lien within _____ days after service
of such notice will be extinguished automatically.
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Correct Answer: C) 60 days
Explanation: When a Notice of Contest of Lien is served, the lienor has 60 days to
file a lawsuit to enforce the lien. Failure to do so results in automatic
extinguishment of the lien.
9. The payment bond is required to ______ an owner under s. 713.23 must be
furnished by the contractor in at least the amount of the original contract price
before commencing the construction of the improvement under the direct
contract.
A) Exempt
B) Protect
C) Compensate
D) Indemnify
Correct Answer: A) Exempt
Explanation: Under s. 713.23, a contractor can exempt an owner from lien liability
by providing a payment bond. The bond must be in an amount at least equal to
the original contract price and must be furnished before construction begins.