Florida § 713.813 - Liability of interest holder to subcontractors.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 713.813 — Liability of interest holder to subcontractors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 713.813. Liability of interest holder to subcontractors.
Nothing in this part shall be deemed to fix a liability upon an interest holder greater than the amount for which the interest holder would be liable to the original contractor. Payment made by the interest holder to the original contractor prior to notice of a subcontractor’s lien shall be considered satisfaction of obligations to the extent of such payments. Payments made by the interest holder to a subcontractor pursuant to a valid lien shall be considered satisfaction of obligations owed by the interest holder to the contractor under the contract to the extent of such payments.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 713.813
What does Florida Statutes § 713.813 cover?
Section 713.813 ("Liability of interest holder to subcontractors.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 713.813?
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