Florida Lien Lawyer — Law Offices of Adam G. Hill (Tampa, Orlando & Fort Myers)

The Law Offices of Adam G. Hill help homeowners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across Tampa, Orlando, and Fort Myers — and throughout Hillsborough, Orange, and Lee Counties — resolve all types of lien issues. If you need to file a lien, fight a lien, remove a lien, or protect your right to payment on a construction project, we can help.

What Is a Lien? (Simple Explanation)

A lien is a legal claim placed on a property because someone is owed money. Liens can come from construction work, unpaid assessments, judgments, mortgages, and other debts. When a lien is recorded, it shows up on the property title and usually blocks a sale or refinance until it is resolved.

Common Types of Liens We Handle

  • Construction / Mechanic’s Liens (contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers)

  • Notice to Owner (NTO) and other required pre-lien notices

  • Claim of Lien preparation and filing

  • Lien foreclosure (enforcing or defending a lien lawsuit)

  • Lien releases / satisfactions

How the Florida Lien Process Works

1. Pre-Lien Notices
Many lien claims require a Notice to Owner sent early in the project. If it’s not done correctly, some lien rights can be lost.

2. Recording a Claim of Lien
If someone is unpaid, they may record a lien in the county where the property is located. This becomes a public record.

3. Enforcing the Lien
A recorded lien alone does not force payment. The claimant must file a lien foreclosure lawsuit within strict deadlines.

4. Removing a Lien
Liens can be removed through payment, negotiation, court action, or by transferring the lien to a bond.

5. Impact on Selling or Refinancing
Liens appear on title searches and must be cleared before most closings happen.

Why Timing Matters

Florida has very strict deadlines for:

  • Sending a Notice to Owner

  • Recording a Claim of Lien

  • Filing a lien foreclosure lawsuit

  • Filing a Notice of Contest

  • Removing or bonding off a lien

If these deadlines are missed, you may lose important rights. If you have a lien issue — or think one is coming — contact our office as soon as possible.

How We Help Property Owners and Construction Professionals

  • Free initial review of your lien issue

  • Preparing and filing Notices to Owner

  • Preparing, recording, and enforcing liens

  • Defending against improper or fraudulent liens

  • Negotiating lien releases

  • Filing and defending lien foreclosure actions

Common Lien Problems (We Handle These Every Day)

Many of our clients find us when Googling questions like:

  • “How do I remove a lien from my house in Tampa?”

  • “Mechanic’s lien deadlines in Florida”

  • “Do subcontractors have lien rights in Florida?”

  • “Notice to Owner form in Orlando”

  • “Lien preventing closing in Hillsborough County”

  • “HOA lien foreclosure in Lee County”

  • “How long does a contractor have to file a lien?”

If you’re dealing with any of these issues, we can help.

Examples of Recent Results 

Tampa: We obtained a lien release for a homeowner after proving the contractor had already been paid.
Orlando: We defended a property owner against a subcontractor lien and had the lien discharged before closing.
Fort Myers: We helped a supplier recover full payment by preparing the required notices and enforcing a mechanic’s lien.

(Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a mechanic’s lien?
Contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers who provide labor or materials may have lien rights if they follow legal requirements.

How do I remove a lien?
By paying the claim, bonding off the lien, proving it is improper, negotiating a release, or filing a court action to discharge it.

Can a lien stop a sale or refinance?
Yes. Most closings cannot proceed until the lien is cleared.

What if I never sent or received a Notice to Owner?
Lien rights may still exist depending on your role, but deadlines are strict. We can review your timeline and documents.

Serving Tampa, Orlando & Fort Myers (Hillsborough, Orange & Lee Counties)

Our firm regularly handles lien issues in:

  • Tampa / Hillsborough County

  • Orlando / Orange County

  • Fort Myers / Lee County

Each county has its own recording procedures, court rules, and title company expectations. We deal with these daily and guide clients through them.

Contact the Law Offices of Adam G. Hill

If you need help filing a lien, removing one, or protecting your rights, we’re here to assist. Call our office toll-free at 833-918-1877 to schedule a free, confidential consultation or send a message through our Contact page.