The purpose of a statutory notice to owner is to protect an owner from the possibility of paying their contractor monies that are intended to be paid to subcontractors and/or materialmen who remain unpaid. A notice to owner informs the owner that the materialman or subcontractor is expecting payment for labor and/or materials incorporated into the owner’s real property. The notice to owner form provided in Section 713.06, Florida Statutes, should be completed accurately. It should also include a correct legal description. However, Florida law provides that even if the notice to owner is not accurately completed it may be sufficient unless a person has been adversely affected by the error.
