Koon & Pipes PLLC
Real Estate

Florida Title Issues and Quiet Title Actions

A title search turned up an old lien, a missing signature, or a gap in the chain of ownership, and now the sale or loan is stuck. We review title, fix what can be fixed, and file quiet title actions when a court order is needed.

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Matters we handle

  • Title review before a purchase or loan
  • Curative work for defects in the chain of title
  • Releasing old liens and mortgages
  • Quiet title actions
  • Boundary and survey disputes
  • Disputes over who owns the property
  • Title insurance claims

Florida law at a glance

  • Quiet title actions are governed by Chapter 65, Florida Statutes.
  • Florida’s Marketable Record Title Act (Chapter 712) can extinguish many old interests that are not preserved in the public records.
  • A recorded lis pendens tells buyers and lenders that a lawsuit affects the property, which can hold up a sale or refinance (section 48.23).

General information about Florida law, not legal advice about your situation. Deadlines and requirements depend on the facts and the documents involved.

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