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CAN DEED RESTRICTIONS BE WAIVED IN TEXAS? Under Texas law, restrictive covenants may be waived, and waiver is ordinarily a question of fact.

Adding a child to a deed of house means that the child has an ownership stake in the house and is therefore entitled to a portion of the proceeds if the house is sold.

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.

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?

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.

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).

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.