Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

In 2009 I purchased a home for cash and at closing put my son and then girlfriend's name on the property. The house had been rented from May 2011 through december 2013. Recently the now ex girlfriend moved into the property claiming as an owner she could (which I cannot argue). In moving in, she brought a copy of the deed as the police did show up when she set off the alarm. My question is this. Does my son have equal protection under the law to enter the property at will since he is also an owner? Further to that, if he were to give me a Power of Attorney, would that allow me to enter and, in fact also occupy the premesis, regardless of the discomfort? Thanks so much for any answers. The property is located in Lee county Florida.


Asked on 3/28/14, 11:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Seek some legal advice with your actual paperwork. She has no more rights than any other owner to the property. The exact way the property is titled will matter in making that determination. HIs right to possession means that he can contract with others to give them possession as well. You really need legal help to work through this stuff.

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Answered on 3/28/14, 12:27 pm


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