# Fla. Stat. § 95.191: 95.191 Limitations when tax deed holder in possession

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVIII_C95_S95.191

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 95.191
- **Heading:** 95.191 Limitations when tax deed holder in possession
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title VIII / Chapter 95 / Section 95.191

## Text

When the holder of a tax deed goes into actual possession of the real property described in the tax deed, no action to recover possession of the property shall be maintained by a former owner or other adverse claimant unless the action commenced is begun within 4 years after the holder of the tax deed has gone into actual possession. When the real property is adversely possessed by any person, no action shall be brought by the tax deed holder unless the action is begun within 4 years from the date of the deed.

History: s. 64, ch. 4322, 1895; GS 591; s. 61, ch. 5596, 1907; RGS 794; s. 2, ch. 12409, 1927; CGL 1020; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55; s. 1, ch. 72-268; s. 28, ch. 73-332; s. 1, ch. 77-174.

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