{"id":8704,"date":"2026-11-08T05:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T05:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/construction-lien-bonding-hillsborough\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T08:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:48:38","slug":"construction-lien-bonding-hillsborough","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/construction-lien-bonding-hillsborough\/","title":{"rendered":"Bond Off Construction Lien Hillsborough County | Ayala Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8703\" alt=\"Half-built commercial office tower at dusk with exposed steel frame, and marked-up construction drawings and a site schedule on a pickup hood beside\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/half-built-commercial-office-tower-at-dusk-with-exposed-stee-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/half-built-commercial-office-tower-at-dusk-with-exposed-stee-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/half-built-commercial-office-tower-at-dusk-with-exposed-stee-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/half-built-commercial-office-tower-at-dusk-with-exposed-stee-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/half-built-commercial-office-tower-at-dusk-with-exposed-stee-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/half-built-commercial-office-tower-at-dusk-with-exposed-stee-photo-1.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Construction Litigation | Hillsborough County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Bond Off a Construction Lien and Keep Your Project Moving<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA focuses on construction litigation for contractors, subcontractors and property owners in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area, including lien transfer bonds that address recorded construction liens.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 8, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Bond Off Construction Lien Hillsborough County | Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>A bond can take the place of a construction lien on your property. A lien transfer bond is a surety bond posted so the lien attaches to the bond amount instead of the land. Lien questions often involve both the lien itself and the underlying payment dispute, and each can raise separate issues to discuss with our team. This guide explains how the process works for Hillsborough County owners, contractors, and subcontractors.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a recorded lien has landed on your property or project, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the deadlines alone. Call Ayala Law PA at (305) 570-2208 to talk through your documents. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-office-building-with-a-striking-red-glass-facade-unde-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Modern building with a striking red glass facade under a clear blue sky.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Bonding Off a Construction Lien Means<\/h2>\n<p>Bonding off a construction lien means posting a surety bond so the lien claim moves from the real estate to the bond. A surety is the company that issues the bond. It pays if the bond is claimed, and it expects repayment from the party that posted the bond.<\/p>\n<p>Who usually does this?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A property owner with a recorded claim of lien who needs to sell or refinance.<\/li>\n<li>A contractor or subcontractor whose project is clouded by a lien.<\/li>\n<li>A lender or title company that can&#8217;t close until the title is clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bonding off changes where the claim sits. It doesn&#8217;t prove the lien is good or bad. The payment question stays open until it is settled or decided.<\/p>\n<h2>Lien Bond vs. Contractor License Bond<\/h2>\n<p>A lien bond is tied to one specific lien claim. Questions about how a lien affects a property are worth raising with our team early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hillsborough County contractor license bonds and code compliance bonds are licensing and compliance tools.<\/li>\n<li>Questions about construction liens and property are worth discussing with our team early.<\/li>\n<li>A lien bond is posted against a claim on a specific property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many search results for this topic show license bond pages. Ordering the wrong bond wastes time and leaves the lien in place.<\/p>\n<p>When a surety writes a bond, the party that posted it usually signs an indemnity agreement. That agreement means the party repays the surety for any amount the surety pays out.<\/p>\n<h2>Lien Transfer Bond Requirements Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>A valid lien transfer bond needs a surety, a bond amount, and a public record. The amount changes with the lien, so the figures must be checked against the lien itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A surety company authorized to write bonds in Florida.<\/li>\n<li>A bond amount set under Florida&#8217;s construction lien rules.<\/li>\n<li>Recording in the public records, so the transfer shows on the title.<\/li>\n<li>Notice to the lienor after the bond is recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timing matters. Lien notices and recorded claims carry dates that affect your options, so review them early. Don&#8217;t wait until a sale or closing date forces the issue.<\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-Step: How Lien Transfer and Release Work<\/h2>\n<p>Lien transfer usually moves through six general steps, from gathering documents to recording a release.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Collect your papers.<\/strong> Gather the recorded claim of lien, any notice you received, the contract, invoices, and payment records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm the deadlines.<\/strong> Check the enforcement timeline for the claim. Missing one can limit your options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply through a surety.<\/strong> Expect an indemnity agreement and financial information from the party posting the bond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record and serve.<\/strong> Record the bond and transfer with the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, then serve the lienor as required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pursue the claim.<\/strong> Once the lien is transferred, the claimant goes after the bond or the underlying claim in court.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record the release.<\/strong> Obtain a recorded release and keep proof for title, refinancing, or sale.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Surety underwriting and the claimant&#8217;s response set the pace. Each case moves differently.<\/p>\n<h2>Hillsborough County: Recording, Court Actions, and Local Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Lien records and bond filings for Hillsborough County property go through the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Where a lawsuit is filed depends on venue. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">\u00a7 47.011<\/a>, actions must be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located; this section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. For a lien on Hillsborough County land, the property location is a key fact.<\/p>\n<p>Several time limits in Florida construction cases are worth knowing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A lawsuit founded on the design or construction of an improvement to real property has a four-year limit under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> reads: &#8220;(b) An action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property, with the time running from the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, whichever date is earliest; except that, when the action involves a latent defect, the time runs from the time the defect is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence.&#8221; The clock starts at the earliest certificate date or the date of abandonment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> reads: &#8220;(b) An action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property, with the time running from the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, whichever date is earliest; except that, when the action involves a latent defect, the time runs from the time the defect is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>For latent defects, the clock runs from discovery, but suit must start within 7 years of that certificate or abandonment date.<\/li>\n<li>Counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party claims that arise out of the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set out in a pleading may be brought up to 1 year after the pleading they relate to is served, even if such claims would otherwise be time barred.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, an action to enforce a claim against a payment bond on which the principal is a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, for private work as well as public work, runs from the last furnishing of labor, services, or materials, or from the last furnishing of labor, services, or materials by the contractor if the contractor is the principal on a bond on the same construction project, whichever is later, except for actions governed by Fla. Stat. \u00a7 255.05(10), \u00a7 337.18(1), or \u00a7 713.23(1)(e).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Owners and contractors working across Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, and Temple Terrace face these same rules.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Mistakes and Questions Readers Raise<\/h2>\n<p>The biggest mistake is treating the bond as the finish line. Common errors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recording the bond but skipping service on the lienor, or never confirming the release.<\/li>\n<li>Missing an enforcement or bond deadline and losing options.<\/li>\n<li>Bonding off without reviewing the payment dispute, which leaves the claim open.<\/li>\n<li>Posting the wrong amount or naming the wrong party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two objections come up often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ll just pay the subcontractor and skip the bond.&#8221;<\/strong> Whether payment clears the lien turns on lien waivers and payment records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;The lien is invalid.&#8221;<\/strong> A defense to a lien is separate from bonding off. It may need its own review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Verbal deals create proof problems. Florida courts apply basic contract requirements to oral contracts, including <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319242\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-2491.pdf\">offer, acceptance, and consideration<\/a>. Where a written contract covers the same subject, <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">unjust enrichment claims generally fail<\/a>. A written construction contract with clear payment terms helps you prove what you agreed to.<\/p>\n<h2>How Ayala Law PA Handles Construction Lien Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on <a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/\">business litigation<\/a>, including construction litigation, contract disputes, and real estate litigation. Eduardo A. Maura is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa. The firm represents businesses and property owners in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area, and its only office is in Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>Work on lien matters can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing lien documents and payment records.<\/li>\n<li>Advising on bond options for a specific lien.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating recording and service steps.<\/li>\n<li>Handling lien foreclosure and related contract claims in court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or firm. If that happens, we will tell you.<\/p>\n<p>Fee arrangements are discussed directly with the firm when you call.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a contractor&#8217;s bond the same as a surety bond?<\/summary><p>A contractor&#8217;s bond is a type of surety bond. A lien transfer bond is a different surety bond, tied to one lien claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I find a lien on a property in Hillsborough County?<\/summary><p>Recorded liens appear in the public records kept by the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Search the property&#8217;s records there.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What are the bond requirements for a Florida contractor license?<\/summary><p>License bond requirements come from the licensing authority. They differ from lien transfer bonds, so check the requirements for your license type.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lien be bonded off after a foreclosure suit is filed?<\/summary><p>Court filings affect your options, and each case has its own posture. Ask about your case&#8217;s timing when you call.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does bonding off a lien end the payment dispute?<\/summary><p>No. A bond moves the lien claim to the bond. The underlying payment dispute may still need to be resolved.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/construction-site-with-cranes-and-steel-framework-silhouette-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Construction site with cranes and steel framework silhouetted against a sunset sky.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your Lien With Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>If a recorded lien or notice has arrived, a sale or refinance may be on hold while the deadlines run. A subcontractor claim may have stalled your project. You don&#8217;t have to sort through the paperwork alone. Call Ayala Law PA at (305) 570-2208, or reach out through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>, to talk through the lien papers and whether a transfer bond fits your situation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions a Lien Transfer Bond Can Address<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What a lien transfer bond does<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It moves the claim off the property and onto the bond, so the property is no longer held by that recorded lien.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is typically involved<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction payment disputes often involve a contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, a property owner and a surety. We help clients understand how each party&#x27;s position affects the path forward.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why timing matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recorded liens can affect sales, refinancing and project schedules. Reviewing the lien, the underlying contract and the record early gives you more room to plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where we practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle construction lien and bond matters for businesses and property owners in Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across the Tampa Bay area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Lien Bond Matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the recorded lien<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine the lien claim, the public record and the contract documents that support or challenge it.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect the property<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at whether a lien transfer bond or another litigation step can help clear the property so business can continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explain your options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We lay out the practical choices in plain language, along with the costs and risks of each.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Represent every side<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent contractors, subcontractors and owners in construction payment disputes and construction contract fraud matters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local knowledge<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our construction litigation work centers on Florida courts and the Hillsborough County and Tampa Bay business community.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Act Promptly on a Recorded Lien<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lien rules and bond requirements are technical, and a recorded claim can stall a sale, a refinancing or a project. Contact us early so we can review the lien before it limits your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Our Team About a Recorded Construction Lien<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Non-Compete Enforcement Lawyer Florida | Ayala Law PA<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/construction-notice-to-owner-response-florida\/\">Construction Notice to Owner Response: When Owners and Subcontractors Need a Litigator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/construction-payment-dispute-attorney-hillsborough-county\/\">Construction Payment Disputes in Hillsborough County: Contractor, Subcontractor and Owner Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/cross-border-supply-contract-dispute-florida\/\">Cross-Border Supply Contract Disputes: Enforcing Commercial Agreements With Foreign Suppliers and Buyers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/defending-business-sued-by-customer-or-vendor-hillsborough-county\/\">Defending a Business Sued by a Customer or Vendor in Hillsborough County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/demand-accounting-business-partner-florida\/\">Can I Demand an Accounting from My Business Partner in Florida?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how a surety bond can move a construction lien off Hillsborough County property, plus the steps and deadlines that follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1563,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"","chg_sendback":"","chg_canonical":"","chg_lang":"","chg_hreflang":"[{\"hreflang\": \"en\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/construction-lien-bonding-hillsborough\/\"}, {\"hreflang\": \"es\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/es\/litigios-comerciales\/fianzas-gravamenes-construccion-hillsborough\/\"}, {\"hreflang\": \"x-default\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/construction-lien-bonding-hillsborough\/\"}]","chg_jsonld":"[{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\"article > p:first-of-type\", \".wp-block-details p\", \"article > h1\"]}, \"about\": [{\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Contract\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contract\"}, {\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Arbitration\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arbitration\"}], \"mentions\": [{\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Lawsuit\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lawsuit\"}, {\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Statute of limitations\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Statute_of_limitations\"}], \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Eduardo A. 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