Posted on: 23rd Jul, 2007 12:17 pm
i have just found out i own land in florida - i am being sued for adverse porperty be a women i don't even know because she sates she has maintained and payed the taxes for 6 years
Lorraine, have you been in Florida in the last 6 yrs. and was anyone living there when you visited? If you tell more on this issue like how she is claiming she has been living there and has maintained that property then we would be able to tell if she has the right to claim adverse possession rights over it.
Miller
Miller
mr. miller - the land is vacant with no structure on it - the property was deeded by my grandfater to his 5 children who are all deceased. the nephew of may aunt had a interest of 1/5 of the property and he inturn did a quit claim deed to this women in florida. all living heirs were served a summons - yes i have lived in florida for the past 6 years t
Hi Lorraine,
Welcome to the forum.
It's all very strange Lorraine. I mean you're being sued for something in which you aren't involved at all. I really don't understand why they're after you – may be they aren't getting anyone out of the living heirs and that's why they're targeting you. It's better that you consult an attorney who deals with adverse possession issues and take his legal advice.
Hope this helps..
God bless you.
Samantha
Welcome to the forum.
It's all very strange Lorraine. I mean you're being sued for something in which you aren't involved at all. I really don't understand why they're after you – may be they aren't getting anyone out of the living heirs and that's why they're targeting you. It's better that you consult an attorney who deals with adverse possession issues and take his legal advice.
Hope this helps..
God bless you.
Samantha
Hi Lorraine,
In Florida, if a person occupies and uses someone else's property for a period of 7 years continuously, then only can he claim his rights on the property by the law of adverse possession. So, I don't think the lady has the right to claim her possession and ownership on the property.
I shall agree with Samantha here because I feel this is something for which you need to talk to an attorney asap. And, in case, you wish to get an overview of Adverse Possession in general, take a look at the previous discussions that the community had on this topic.
good luck :)
In Florida, if a person occupies and uses someone else's property for a period of 7 years continuously, then only can he claim his rights on the property by the law of adverse possession. So, I don't think the lady has the right to claim her possession and ownership on the property.
I shall agree with Samantha here because I feel this is something for which you need to talk to an attorney asap. And, in case, you wish to get an overview of Adverse Possession in general, take a look at the previous discussions that the community had on this topic.
good luck :)
do you know any lawyers in florida that deal with adverse possession
need one asap
need one asap
Hi Lorraine,
You can find out a lawyer for you from the lists of lawyers for this site "lawyers.findlaw.com/lawyer/practicestate/Real-Estate-Law/Florida" who are practicing in different county of Florida.
You can find out a lawyer for you from the lists of lawyers for this site "lawyers.findlaw.com/lawyer/practicestate/Real-Estate-Law/Florida" who are practicing in different county of Florida.
"do you know any lawyers in florida that deal with adverse possession
need one asap"
You can get details of lawyers from here also : http://www.floridabar.org/names.nsf/STATEMEM?Openview&Start=10&Expand=10#10
Miller
need one asap"
You can get details of lawyers from here also : http://www.floridabar.org/names.nsf/STATEMEM?Openview&Start=10&Expand=10#10
Miller
I would like to move into a house. It has been vacant for a year. The owner is no where to be found. Checked county tax assessor. No other address. Can i move in ?