Florida Statutes

§ 173.13 — Procedure under this chapter optional

Florida § 173.13

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Ch. 173FORECLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL TAX AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS

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Fla. Stat. § 173.13 (2026).

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The exercise of the power and provisions conferred in this chapter shall be optional with the municipalities and shall not be mandatory upon any municipality of the state. Any municipality desiring to proceed hereunder may elect to proceed hereunder by formal action of its governing authority and by proceeding as described herein.

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Legislative History

s. 8, ch. 15038, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 3004(9).

Nearby Sections

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§ 173.01

Foreclosure of municipal tax certificates authorized

§ 173.02

Proceedings in rem against the lands

§ 173.03

Conditions determining when suit may be brought; lands and claims included

§ 173.04

Procedure for bringing foreclosure suit; certificate of attorney as to notice of suit; jurisdiction obtained by publication of notice of suit; form of notice

§ 173.05

Parties; time for appearance

§ 173.06

Affidavits and certificates as prima facie evidence; proof of validity or invalidity

§ 173.07

Tender of correct amount as condition precedent

§ 173.08

Judgment for complainant; amounts included; attorney’s fee

§ 173.09

Judgment for complainant; special magistrate’s sale; complainant may purchase and later sell

§ 173.10

Judgment for complainant; court may order payment of other taxes or sale subject to taxes; special magistrate’s conveyances

§ 173.11

Distribution of proceeds of sale

§ 173.12

Lands may be redeemed prior to sale

§ 173.13

Procedure under this chapter optional

§ 173.14

Chapter supplemental to other law

§ 173.15

Parties and subject matter; tax liens of equal dignity

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