Florida Administrative Code
12 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
12D - Property Tax Oversight Program
Chapter 12D-5 - AGRICULTURAL AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OR PARK LANDS
Section 12D-5.012 - Liens on Subsurface Rights

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 12D-5.012

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Tax certificates and tax liens may be acquired, purchased, transferred and enforced, and tax deeds issued encumbering subsurface rights as they are on real property. Except that in the case of a tax lien on leased subsurface rights where mineral rights are leased or otherwise transferred for a term of years, the lien shall be a personal liability of the lessee and shall be a lien against all property of the lessee.

(2) The owner of subsurface rights shall, by recording with the clerk of the circuit court his name, address and the legal description of the property in which he has a subsurface interest, be entitled to notification, by registered mail with return receipt requested, of:

(a) Non-payment of taxes by the surface owner, or the sale of tax certificates affecting the surface;

(b) Or applications for a tax deed for the surface interest;

(c) Or any foreclosure proceedings thereon.

(3) No tax deed nor foreclosure proceedings shall affect the subsurface owner's interest if he has filed with the clerk of the circuit court and such notice as described above is not given.

Rulemaking Authority 195.027(1), 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented 193.481, 211.18 FS.

New 2-10-82, Formerly 12D-5.12.

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