Boundary Line Agreements in Florida
A boundary line agreement formally establishes the shared boundary between adjoining Florida properties when the true location is uncertain, providing a permanent, recorded resolution that binds current and future owners.
When to Use
Florida property owners pursue boundary line agreements when conflicting surveys, ambiguous legal descriptions, shifted natural features, or encroachments create uncertainty about the true boundary. The agreement resolves the dispute without litigation and creates a definitive record for future transactions.
Documentation
The agreement should include a legal description of the agreed boundary, a survey sketch prepared by a licensed Florida surveyor, signatures of all affected owners (and their spouses for homestead property), notarization, and recording in the county official records. Quitclaim deeds may also be exchanged to conform title to the agreed line.
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC