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If the beneficiary of the covenant can be identified, you can either negotiate a release of the covenant or a variation of the deed containing the covenant and this will then be registered with the Land Registry. There are certain criteria that a restrictive covenant must meet in order to still have a useful purpose.

In Florida, you can make a quitclaim deed or hire someone like a lawyer to do it for you.

Your parents can put your name on the deed to their house. Many people might see this as a simple method of estate planning. However, it may be a bad idea.

These restrictions often involve a homeowners association (HOA), which is a type of deed-restricted community. HOAs institute these standards to keep property values high. A deed restriction violation may result in anything from a fine to foreclosure, depending on the severity of the broken rule.

You'll need to get consent, either from the governing body that set them ? your city or HOA, for example ? or from the other parties involved in the restriction, like neighbors. Removing them may involve filing paperwork with the county clerk or even presenting it to a judge.

Adding a family member to the deed as a joint owner for no consideration is considered a gift of 50% of the property's fair market value for tax purposes. If the value of the gift exceeds the annual exclusion limit ($16,000 for 2022) the donor will need to file a gift tax return (via Form 709) to report the transfer.

A quit claim deed should be filed with the clerk of court in the county where the property is located. This will involve taking the deed to the clerk's office and paying the required filing fee (typically about $10 for a one-page quit claim deed).

Most deed restrictions have an average life span of 25 to 30 years. Some are in effect ?in perpetuity.? Many deed restrictions contain a provision for automatic renewal after the initial 25 to 30 year span, unless the owners take action to prevent renewal.

We recommend you consult with an experienced real estate lawyer for professional advice as each circumstance is unique. (Please note, the fee for our office to add someone to your deed is $650.00, plus recording costs and documentary stamps ? recordings costs are normally less than $50.00.) Want to Know More?

To add a name to a deed in Florida, a person must (1) enter the relevant information on a quitclaim deed form, (2) sign the deed with two witnesses and a notary, and (3) record the deed at the county comptroller's office. Quitclaim deeds must have the name and address of both the grantor and the grantee.