Tax sale glossary
Legal access (landlocked)
An enforceable right to reach a parcel from a road or across adjoining land. A visible track or mapped road frontage does not settle that right. Review road restrictions, easements and applicable law; a parcel without lawful access may be landlocked.
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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
- ACH (bank transfer)
- Automated Clearing House: the electronic bank-to-bank transfer most auction sites use to collect deposits and final payments. ACH is not instant. Counties typically require your deposit to clear several business days before the sale, so funding late can lock you out of bidding.
- 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.
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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