Allstar Building Materials, L.T.D. v. Kronauer
Docket: No. 98-1034
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; December 22, 1998; Florida; State Appellate Court
The court affirmed the trial court's decision to dismiss the lien foreclosure action, concluding that the supplier’s notice to owner did not substantially comply with the legislative form requirements. The legislature mandated that the notice must adhere closely to its prescribed form. Although the supplier argued that the information provided was similar to the required form, the court emphasized the significance of the specific format and language intended to convey necessary warnings for property owners. The notice in question was improperly addressed to both the owner and contractor, undermining its clarity and impact. Additionally, critical language, such as "IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PROTECTION," was omitted, and important provisions were presented in a smaller font, resembling footnotes rather than standing out as required.