Fla. Stat. 713.35
Making or furnishing false statement

Any person, firm, or corporation who knowingly and intentionally makes or furnishes to another person, firm, or corporation an affidavit, a waiver or release of lien, or other document, whether or not under oath, containing false information about the payment status of subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, or suppliers in connection with the improvement of real property in this state, knowing that the one to whom it was furnished might rely on it, and the one to whom it was furnished will part with draw payments or final payment relying on the truth of such statement as an inducement to do so commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A state attorney or the statewide prosecutor, upon the filing of an indictment or information against a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor which charges such person with a violation of this section, shall forward a copy of the indictment or information to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall promptly open an investigation into the matter and, if probable cause is found, shall furnish a copy of any investigative report to the state attorney or statewide prosecutor who furnished a copy of the indictment or information and to the owner of the property which is the subject of the investigation.

Source: Section 713.35 — Making or furnishing false statement, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0713.­35 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

713.01
Definitions 713.001
Short title of part 713.02
Types of lienors and exemptions 713.03
Liens for professional services 713.04
Subdivision improvements 713.05
Liens of persons in privity 713.06
Liens of persons not in privity 713.07
Priority of liens 713.08
Claim of lien 713.09
Single claim of lien 713.10
Extent of liens 713.011
Computation of time 713.11
Liens for improving land in which the contracting party has no interest 713.12
Liens for improving real property under contract with husband or wife on property of the other or of both 713.012
Written notices, demands, or requests 713.13
Notice of commencement 713.14
Application of money to materials account 713.15
Repossession of materials not used 713.015
Mandatory provisions for direct contracts 713.16
Demand for copy of contract and statements of account 713.17
Materials not attachable for debts of purchaser 713.18
Manner of serving documents 713.19
Assignment of lien 713.20
Waiver or release of liens 713.21
Discharge of lien 713.22
Duration of lien 713.23
Payment bond 713.24
Transfer of liens to security 713.26
Redemption and sale 713.27
Interplead 713.28
Judgments in case of failure to establish liens 713.29
Attorney fees 713.30
Other actions not barred 713.31
Remedies in case of fraud or collusion 713.32
Insurance proceeds liable for demands 713.33
Disbursing agent and others may rely on owner’s notices 713.35
Making or furnishing false statement 713.37
Rule of construction 713.132
Notice of termination 713.135
Notice of commencement and applicability of lien 713.165
Request for list of subcontractors and suppliers 713.235
Waivers of right to claim against payment bond 713.245
Conditional payment bond 713.345
Moneys received for real property improvements 713.346
Payment on construction contracts 713.3471
Lender responsibilities with construction loans

Current through Fall 2025

§ 713.35. Making or furnishing false statement's source at flsenate​.gov