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Florida · TitleFlorida quiet title: the action, the judgment and the court's powers

Florida courts have jurisdiction over actions by any person or company claiming to own land or part of it – or by two or more claiming the same land under a common title – against one or more persons occupying or claiming title to the land adversely to the plaintiff, whether or not the defendants claim under a common title. The court determines the plaintiff's title as against the defendants, enters judgment quieting the title of, and awarding possession to, the plaintiff entitled to it, and may issue temporary or permanent injunctions, appoint receivers and make the orders about costs needed to protect the parties' rights (Fla. Stat. §65.011).

What the statute sets

  1. Who sues (§65.011)

    A person claiming to own the land, or co-owners under a common title.

  2. Against whom (§65.011)

    Those occupying the land or claiming title adversely.

  3. Judgment (§65.011)

    Quiets title and awards possession; injunctions, receivers and costs.

What the TC does when a cloud blocks a Florida closing

  • Ask the title company exactly which cloud blocks the policy and what would cure it.
  • If a quiet title suit is needed, get the seller's attorney's estimated timeline.
  • Move the closing date only after the title company confirms the cure.

Questions about quiet title in Florida

What can a Florida quiet title judgment do?

Determine title, quiet it and award possession to the plaintiff entitled to it, with injunctions, receivers and cost orders as needed (Fla. Stat. §65.011).

Who can be sued to quiet title in Florida?

Anyone occupying the land or claiming title to it adversely to the plaintiff (Fla. Stat. §65.011).

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Source: Fla. Stat. §65.011 (flsenate.gov), read October 30, 2026.

General information, not legal advice. ClosingCode is software; it is not a law firm or brokerage. This guide is not a substitute for the advice or services of an attorney.