Tax sale glossary
Quiet title action
A lawsuit asking a court to resolve competing claims to property title. The judgment’s effect depends on the claims, parties, notice and governing law. A successful action does not promise that every lien disappears or that an insurer will issue unrestricted coverage.
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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 65.081: Tax titles; quieting title. · Florida Legislature · Checked
- The New 2016 ALTA Commitment: Expressing Limitations on Liability · American Land Title Association · Published · 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.
- Title insurance
- Insurance against covered losses from defects in property title. The policy states its coverage, exclusions and exceptions. An owner’s policy protects the insured owner; a lender’s policy protects the lender’s interest.
- Tax deed
- A deed issued through a property-tax sale process. Its effect depends on the applicable law, interest sold and sale record. Review remaining claims, possession and insurance requirements before assuming the deed provides clear title.
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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