Florida real estate litigation
Quiet Title Actions
Court proceedings to resolve adverse claims and establish clear ownership of real property.
Resolving clouds on title.
A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed in the circuit court for the county where the property is located. It may be used to determine ownership and address liens, recorded interests, competing claims, defects in the chain of title, or interests remaining after a tax deed sale.
The appropriate defendants, service requirements, and evidence depend on the property’s title history. Some defendants can be served personally; others may require diligent search, publication, or additional court procedures. The timing of a case therefore depends on service, the court’s schedule, and whether any party contests the requested relief.
The firm handles quiet title matters involving
- Tax deed purchases
- Competing ownership or heirship claims
- Recorded liens and other asserted interests
- Defective deeds and legal descriptions
- Breaks or ambiguities in the chain of title
- Declaratory relief concerning property rights
The firm also coordinates, when appropriate, with title agents, surveyors, process servers, and other professionals needed to move the matter toward marketable title.