Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

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What is the penalty for not filing a lien lawsuit within the required timeframe after receiving a "Summons to Show Cause"?

The lien remains valid indefinitely
The lien is automatically extended
The lien is extinguished automatically
The lien is renewed for an additional year

The correct answer is: The lien is extinguished automatically

The penalty for not filing a lien lawsuit within the required timeframe after receiving a "Summons to Show Cause" is that the lien is extinguished automatically. This provision is in place to ensure that lien claimants act promptly in asserting their rights and to avoid unnecessary delays and disputes over property interests. If a lien claimant fails to respond to the summons and initiate the lawsuit within the designated period, the law considers the lien no longer valid, effectively removing the claim from the property. This mechanism encourages timeliness in real estate transactions and ensures that property owners are not burdened indefinitely by unresolved liens. The extinguishment of the lien serves to protect property owners and promote clarity in property title.