Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

after buying/closing on vacant property in wakulla county, fl i went to courthouse to begin process of getting building permits, etc. i was then told by county officials that the property is in a flood risk zone. i received no disclosure statement from seller or closing agent, nor was i told by either that property was in a flood zone. can i get my down payment ($4000)back and "null and void" the mortgage on remaining balance($4500)?


Asked on 10/22/16, 7:41 am

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

It depends on what your contract provided. You should have had an attorney. You need one now. The mortgage is a separate legal obligation and may not be reversible.

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Answered on 10/23/16, 7:08 am


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