Ratification in Florida Property Law
FL property ratification: owner ratifies by accepting sale proceeds, accepting rent, allowing improvements, or failing to repudiate timely. Co-owner example: accepting share of proceeds = ratification. Can cure defective deeds (lacking authority, missing spouse) but NOT forgery. Risks: loss of property rights, tax consequences, and estoppel. Act promptly to repudiate.
How It Occurs
- Accepting proceeds or rent
- Allowing unauthorized improvements
- Failing to repudiate timely
Curing Defects
- Authority acquired later: ratifies
- Missing spouse: confirmatory deed
- NOT forgery (void, not voidable)
Risks
- Loss of property rights
- Tax consequences, estoppel
- Act promptly to repudiate
Related Terms
- Ratification — Overview
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC