Not a licensed contractor but performed general services to help improve property for sale (repair drywall, paint, repair and stain deck, replace rotted wood and paint exterior of house, etc.). Services do not require contractor's license; performed as handyman. Do not have a formal contract, customer signed estimate where basic tasks were listed. Been using this for a while, but have been told that because this is "direct contract" for over $2500, I should include the notice provision contained in that statute (713.015). Did not. Had dispute about the completion of/condition of some items in walk through. I do not want to do any more work on this project. I have an outstanding amount for $2300 that customer states they had to use to complete the project. Have received conflicting information about whether I can file a lien, being an unlicensed contractor/handyman. I was told there was a handyman exemption, but not sure if that applies. Bottom line...can I file a lien to recover the $2300 and does the fact that I didn't provide that notice affect that? Thank you for any help!