ALBERT RABIL and TAMARA RABIL v. SEASIDE BUILDERS, LLC

Homeowners appeal an order denying their motion for release of a lien transfer bond. They argue the trial court erred in denying their motion and imposing notice on the contractor’s counsel, which is not required by section 713.22(2), Florida Statutes (2016). We agree and reverse.

The homeowners entered into ah agreement with the contractor for construction of a single-family home. In May 2016, after disputes arose between the partiés, the contractor recorded’ a mechanic’s lien against the property under Chapter 713 and filed suit against the homeowners to foreclose the lien. The contractor…