The short answer is yes. If you supply materials for a specific Florida construction project and do not have a direct contract with the property owner, you must file an NTO within 45 days of your first delivery.
Why suppliers often skip the NTO
Many assume the requirement only applies to subcontractors on the job site. This is a misconception. Florida Statute 713.06 applies to anyone who furnishes labor, services, or materials without a direct owner contract.
When the requirement applies
When materials are furnished for a specific construction project. General stock orders not tied to a particular job may not trigger the requirement. But the moment materials are earmarked for a specific project, the requirement kicks in.
First delivery starts the clock
The 45-day deadline begins with the first delivery, not the most recent one. Multiple deliveries over weeks still trace back to delivery number one.
Protecting every order
File an NTO for every materials order tied to a specific project. With SimpleNTO, each filing takes five minutes and costs $59, a tiny fraction of any meaningful materials order.
SimpleNTO is a document preparation service, not a law firm. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
