Real Estate Services

Quiet Title
Action in Florida

A cloud on your title can make your property impossible to sell or finance. A quiet title action removes competing claims, clears encumbrances, and gives you clean, court-confirmed ownership.

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The Legal Remedy

What Is a Quiet Title Action in Florida?

A quiet title action is a lawsuit that asks a court to confirm who legally owns a piece of real property and to remove any competing claims, liens, or defects from the public record. The result is a court judgment that gives you clean, marketable title.

Common situations that require a quiet title action include: properties purchased at tax deed or foreclosure sales, inherited properties with missing deeds or multiple heirs, adverse possession disputes, old unpaid liens, and errors in the public record.

We specialize in quiet title litigation and typically file cases within 5 business days of being retained, so your property does not sit in limbo waiting on paperwork.

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When You Need It

Six Reasons to File a Quiet Title Action

Clear Clouds on Title

Remove some liens, competing claims, and encumbrances that make your property unsellable or unfinanceable. A quiet title action gives you clean, marketable title.

Tax Deed and Foreclosure Purchases

Properties purchased at tax deed or foreclosure sales often carry title issues. A quiet title action establishes your ownership free and clear of prior claims.

Heir and Estate Disputes

When inherited property has multiple heirs or a missing deed, a quiet title action resolves competing ownership claims and gets your name on the title.

Adverse Possession Claims

If someone claims ownership of your land through long-term use, a quiet title action is the legal mechanism to confirm your ownership and end the dispute.

Filed Within 5 Business Days

We specialize in quiet title actions and typically file cases within 5 business days of being retained, so your property does not sit in limbo.

Marketable Title for Sale or Financing

Title companies and lenders require clean title. A successful quiet title action gives you the court-confirmed ownership you need to sell or refinance.

Natalia Ouellette-Grice, Real Estate Attorney

Why LCO Law

Quiet Title Done Right and Done Fast

Quiet title actions require precise legal work and knowledge of Florida property law. An error in the pleadings or the notice process can void your judgment and require you to start over. We handle these cases daily and file within 5 business days of being retained.

  • Cases typically filed within 5 business days of retention
  • We handle tax deed, foreclosure purchase, heir, and adverse possession disputes
  • Full-service from filing through final judgment and recording
  • We coordinate with your title company and lender throughout the process
  • Serving real estate investors and homeowners across all of Florida

Common Questions

Quiet Title FAQ

A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed to establish ownership of real property and remove any competing claims, liens, or encumbrances from the public record. The court reviews the evidence and issues a judgment confirming who holds clear, legal title to the property. It is the standard remedy for resolving title disputes in Florida.
In most cases, yes. A tax deed sale does not automatically extinguish all prior liens and claims. Title companies and lenders typically require a quiet title action before they will issue title insurance or approve financing on a tax deed property. Without it, you may not be able to sell or finance the property.
The timeline depends on whether all parties respond and whether the case is contested. An uncontested quiet title action typically takes three to six months. Contested cases involving active disputes can take longer. We typically file within 5 business days of being retained and work to move your case forward as efficiently as the court docket allows.
Title insurance protects you from future claims against your title but does not fix existing problems. A quiet title action actually removes the defect or competing claim from the public record. In many cases, obtaining title insurance requires a quiet title action first to resolve known issues.
Generally no. Most buyers and their lenders will not close on a property with a pending title cloud or litigation. The quiet title action must be completed and the judgment recorded before the property can be cleanly transferred.

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