Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I am considering filing a lien on a friends property to shelter his equity from other creditors. Any danger to me in doing so? Thanks. -Todd


Asked on 8/17/14, 11:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jean Winters Winters & Winters, PA

Yes. That would be called slander of title.

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Answered on 8/17/14, 12:15 pm
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Unless you have a viable claim against the property, the filing of a claim without a reasonable basis can be considered slander of title, as Ms. Winters states, and you can be liable for damages. Seek some legal advice before you take any action.

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Answered on 8/17/14, 7:43 pm


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