Property

Transfer ownership of a Florida real estate property from two sellers to two buyers with this Warranty Deed for Joint Ownership.

• This form of Warranty Deed is used to convey a property from one couple (spouses or partners) to another couple, who will live in the property.
• The buyers will own the property as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. That means when one joint tenant dies, title to the property will pass to the surviving joint tenant.
• The sellers (grantors) covenant to the buyers (grantees) that they have good and marketable title to the property, they have the legal right and power to transfer the title, and they will defend the grantees' right to possess the property.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

Transfer ownership of a Florida real estate property from a seller to a buyer with this Warranty Deed form.

• The grantor (seller) covenants that:
  • it has good and marketable title to the property,
  • it has the legal right and authority to transfer the title to the buyer, and
  • it will forever defend the grantee's (buyer's) right to possession of the property.
• This form is a downloadable legal document in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

Secure the obligations of a corporate lessee under a Commercial Lease in Florida with this Guaranty of Lease template.

• The Guaranty is given by a stakeholder of the tenant, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant's business.
• The guaranty is absolute, unconditional and continuing.
• A guarantee of this type is required as an inducement to the lessor / landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the landlord in enforcing the terms of the lease.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

FL landowners, make money by letting hunters hunt game on your land, and protect your land, your family and yourself with this Florida Hunting Lease Agreement.

• This contract template can be used for individual hunters or for groups and organizations.
• Hunters must abide by all local and state hunting and environmental laws and ordinances.
• Hunters agree to take proper care of the land, including removing trash, not cutting trees, not bringing pets onto the land, etc.
• Hunters must observe all safety measures regarding fire and other dangers.
• Hunters are responsible for all damage to land, buildings, crops and stock.
• All hunters who use the land agree to indemnify the landowner against all claims and actions for loss, damage, injury or death.

This Florida Hunting Lease Agreement template is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily customized to fit your circumstances.

Do you lease housing units to students or other minors? Secure payment of the rent by having a parent or guardian execute this Lease Co-signer Agreement for Florida.

• The signed agreement should be attached as an addendum to the lease.
• The cosigner agrees to:
  • have the landlord check their credit,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

Write up a set of rules for occupants of a Florida mobile home park with this Florida Mobile Home Park Rules and Regulations template.

• The Rules and Regulations govern how residents of the park must conduct themselves and maintain their property in order to ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of the park by all occupants.
• Failure by a tenant of the park to comply with the lease agreement or with the rules and regulations are grounds for eviction.
• A mobile home owner must first notify the park owner prior to selling. The buyer must qualify as a tenant under the Park rules.
• The park owner is not liable for accidents or injuries to persons or property arising from their use of the park and its recreational facilities.
• Pets must meet the stated size restrictions and must be kept under control at all times.
• The rules outline the maintenance fees and other charges to be paid by occupants of the park, and when and how those fees are to be paid.
• The rules also cover requirements for guests. Residents are responsible for making sure their guests comply.
• This form template is available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use in the State of Florida.

Cancel a business lease of office or retail space with this Florida Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease template.

• This agreement is for commercial tenants only. You need a different form for residential rental properties.
• Both the lessor and lessee mutually agree to terminate the lease as of a specific date.
• The cancellation of the lease extinguishes all the rights and obligations of the parties under the lease, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• This form is available as a downloadable and fully editable Word document.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

When you transfer a commercial lease to another party (like a purchaser or a mortgagee), the tenants must be notified. Use this Notice of Assignment form for Florida leases.

• You can re-use the template as often as required to notify all of your tenants of the transfer.
• This form is for commercial leases only and should not be used for residential properties.
• The leasehold tenants are given notice of the name, address and contact details for the new landlord.
• Tenants are instructed that all rent and lease charges are to be paid to the new landlord.
• This legal form can be used by landlords and property managers.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

Don't let creditors force you to sell your home - file a Notice of Homestead as permitted by Florida law.

• Title XV, Chapter 222 of the Florida Statutes allows a homeowner to exempt the homestead from forced sale by filing a notice of homestead with the County Recorder.
• This exemption applies to real property, mobile homes and modular homes.
• The Notice of Homestead must be served on the creditor in order to protect your permanent residence from forced sale.
• A copy of Title XV, Chapter 222 is included with the Notice.
• The form also includes a Certificate of Delivery, to record how the Notice was served.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Florida.

Apply for a property tax homestead exemption on your permanent Florida residence with this free form DR-501 Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions.

• This form lets you apply for an exemption of $25,000 to $50,000 worth of the assessed value of your home, for property tax purposes.
• There are additional exemptions for seniors, low income persons, widows/widowers, disabled people and veterans.
• The form is provided by the Florida Department of Revenue. Last revision date 12/11.

Download your free copy of the Original Application for Homestead form.