Q: I have a landlocked property in Florida that I unknowingly bought. Is it illegal to sell landlocked property in FL?
I unknowingly bought this property from a tax lien educational company. Who taught us that 95% of all tax liens redeem, which turns out is not true.
I want to know what recourse I can take against this company or if it is illegal to sell landlocked property in florida.
A:
What makes you think it's illegal to sell landlocked property?
But there may be a way to acquire access by paying your neighbor the fair market value of an easement. There is a statute which allows such a lawsuit under certain circumstances.
A:
It is not illegal to sell landlocked property.
Buying property at a tax sale is the risk you take. You found one outside the 95% that the taxes pay on. You cannot Sue the educational company. You took a risk.
Consult with a real estate attorney ASAP. You have options on getting access to the land. Florida law does not support the property being landlocked. So you can get Legal access.
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