Full question:
Does a life tenancy lease entitle tenants to homestead rights?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
Any person who owns and occupies a dwelling, including a mobile or modular home, on land they lawfully possess—whether by lease or otherwise—can claim that dwelling as their homestead. This claim entitles them to an exemption from levy and sale (Fla. Stat. § 222.05).This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.