Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Adverse Possession

Yes, he can file. Based on how I interpret what you said, it is extremely unlikely he will prevail.

Re: Adverse Possession

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With the minimal information you provided, it is impossible to give you any valid response. Has this man been in actual possession of the property to the exclusivity of everyone else? Has the man paid the taxes on this property? If not, who has been? Is the property already deeded to the Association? How long has the man maintained the property - and what exactly has he done? Has any other person or entity also maintained it? The questions go on and on.

Florida law makes it very hard for anyone to obtain property by adverse possession. For more information please see Florida Statutes 95.16 and 95.17 .

Scott R. Jay, Esq.