New Measures to Reduce Real Property Fraud

Session Law 2023-238: Florida Legislature Creates and Enhances Anti-Fraud Law, New Quitclaim Deed, and Recording Requirement

During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 1419. On Jun. 14, 2023, the bill was approved by Governor Ron DeSantis and assigned Session Law Number 2023-238. Principally, the new law creates procedures and guidelines designed to thwart real property fraud. In addition, new provisions are included which govern actions to quiet title resulting from alleged fraudulent conveyances as well as mandating a new form quitclaim deed. Except as otherwise noted, the provisions of the new law are effective on Jul. 1, 2023.  This article will set forth many of the details of the legislation. 

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