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Construction Litigation | Tampa, Hillsborough County & Tampa Bay<\/p>

Unpaid on a Construction Project? Payment Bond Claims Need Careful Handling.<\/h1>

Ayala Law PA represents contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in Florida payment bond claims. Eduardo A. Maura, the lawyer responsible for this page, focuses on construction litigation and related commercial disputes for businesses in Tampa and across Hillsborough County.<\/p>

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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A payment bond claim lets an unpaid subcontractor or sub-subcontractor pursue payment through the bond on a Florida public construction project. Florida’s time limits are strict, so acting early matters. This page explains how these claims work, which dates to watch, and how Ayala Law PA can help you decide your next step.<\/p>\n

What Is a Payment Bond Claim on a Florida Public Project?<\/h2>\n

A payment bond claim is a claim to collect unpaid labor, services, or materials from the payment bond on a public job. A surety company issues the bond and stands behind the contractor’s bond obligations. Florida’s limitations statute sets its own timing rules for claims against a payment bond.<\/p>\n

Florida law addresses the time limits for these actions in \u00a7 95.11, Florida Statutes<\/a>. Private projects work differently. If you’re unsure whether your job is public or private, check the project records before you act.<\/p>\n\n

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If an unpaid balance on a public job has your business stuck, our team can review your bond, invoices, and notices with you so you know where your claim stands. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n

This page is for businesses owed money on a Florida public construction project. It’s most useful if you are:<\/p>\n