Florida § 95.191 - Limitations when tax deed holder in possession.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 95.191 — Limitations when tax deed holder in possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95.191. Limitations when tax deed holder in possession.
When the holder of a tax deed goes into actual possession of the real property described in the tax deed, no action to recover possession of the property shall be maintained by a former owner or other adverse claimant unless the action commenced is begun within 4 years after the holder of the tax deed has gone into actual possession. When the real property is adversely possessed by any person, no action shall be brought by the tax deed holder unless the action is begun within 4 years from the date of the deed.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 95.191 cover?
Section 95.191 ("Limitations when tax deed holder in 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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