Florida § 197.562 - Grantee of tax deed entitled to immediate possession.
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§ 197.562. Grantee of tax deed entitled to immediate possession.
Any person, firm, corporation, or county that is the grantee of any tax deed under this law shall be entitled to the immediate possession of the lands described in the deed. If a demand for possession is refused, the purchaser may apply to the circuit court for a writ of assistance upon 5 days’ notice directed to the person refusing to deliver possession. Upon service of the responsive pleadings, if any, the matter shall proceed as in chancery cases. If the court finds for the applicant, an order shall be issued by the court directing the sheriff to put the grantee in possession of the lands.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 197.562 cover?
Section 197.562 ("Grantee of tax deed entitled to immediate possession.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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