Tax sale glossary
Easement
A right to use another person’s land for a stated purpose, such as access or utilities. Some easements arise without a recorded grant. Review the documents and applicable law to confirm who benefits, the permitted use and whether the right serves the parcel you plan to buy.
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Sources
Statutes, court decisions and reference material used on this page. Laws and fees change, so confirm against the current source before you act.
- Florida Statutes 704.01: Common-law and statutory easements defined and determined. · Florida Legislature · Checked
Related terms
- Encumbrance
- A claim, right or restriction affecting property, such as a lien or an easement. Its effect on a tax-sale purchase depends on the kind of interest and the governing law. Review what survives before setting a bid.
Tax Sale Atlas publishes educational information about public tax sale processes. This is not legal, financial, or investment advice. Rules, dates, and fees change; confirm with the county office before you bid.
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