A lien release (also known as a release of lien, lien cancellation, or cancellation of lien) is the document filed in the county records to release or discharge a mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien (also known as a construction lien or contractor lien) that was filed as a claim on the property title to secure payment for labor and materials provided to improve the real estate.
In Florida, a lien release, also known as a release of lien, is a legal document that removes a previously filed mechanic's lien from the property records. Under Florida law, once the debt that prompted the lien has been satisfied, the lienholder is required to file a lien release in the county where the property is located. Florida Statutes Section 713.20 outlines the process for lien releases, stating that the lienor must execute a written release of lien after payment has been made, and this must be recorded with the clerk of the Circuit Court. If the lienor fails to provide a release of lien within 14 days after the demand of the owner, the lienor may be liable for damages, including attorney's fees. It's important for property owners to ensure that a lien release is filed after payment to clear the title to their property and avoid any legal complications in the future.