A tax deed is a written instrument which transfers title to real property from the nonpayment of property taxes. Black’s Law Dictionary (9th ed. 2009). Tax collection, tax deed sales and tax liens are governed in Florida by Chapter 197 of Florida Statutes and specifically section 197.522 illustrates the validity […]
Florida’s Construction Lien Law is found at Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. It has long been criticized by judges, attorneys and construction professionals as complicated, unclear, and often times, down right confusing. In an effort to provide some clarity, here are the Top 5 things you should know about Florida’s Construction […]
One of the leading cases affecting condominium associations in Florida is Bay Holdings, Inc. v. 2000 Island Blvd. Condo. Assn., 895 So.2d 1197 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005). For a seemingly small opinion, the impact on condominium liens is worthy of discussion. Bay Holdings addresses the Florida “safe harbor” liability of […]
Generally speaking, a “Notice to Owner” is a statutorily required notice which lets Owners of construction projects know who is working on the project. It is effectively just that….a Notice to the Owner. The Notice is required by Florida’s Construction Lien Law and must contain certain warning language, the Owner’s […]
Many people believe that by virtue of holding ownership of a property, the owner may convey the property as they wish. This is not always the case when an individual is married. A home may be owned by only one spouse. The owner of the home may choose to sell or convey the marital home to another individual, without the consent of his or her spouse. In situations such as these, the spouse who failed to give consent, or the “non-joined” spouse, may have a claim invalidating the conveyance through claiming the homestead exemption.
Slander of title occurs when one entity or person falsely alleges an ownership interest in the property of another, or when one entity or person disparages the property interest of another. The elements of slander of title claims are: