Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I just rented out a condo that I own in Wellington, FL. The tenant tried to put the water into his name, and was told that he could not do so because there was a past due balance from the previous owner. I checked with the Village, and apparently the person that owned the condo before me had left a past due balance on the water bill. This was in 2007, and I am hearing about this for the first time. The village relented, and let the tenant put the water in his name, but said that I will have to pay the balance due when I sell the house. Am I going to be on the hook for this money? I have read that there is a 5 year statute of limitations, but am not sure if it applies.


Asked on 7/01/15, 12:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Why wasn't this picked up by your title company and attorney at the time you purchased? The S of L does apply, but you will still have a hassle when you sell.

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Answered on 7/01/15, 6:37 pm


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