Homestead Exemption, the Final Word
In 1998, In re McFadyen, a Bankruptcy Court decision in the Middle District of Florida, held that a Federal Tax Lien is enforceable against Homestead property in the State of Florida. There are three exceptions to the Florida Homestead Exemption, in which a Creditor can force the sale of a Homestead, according to the Florida Supreme Court in the case of Havoco of America, Ltd v. Hill: Payment of taxes and assessments on the Homestead; Obligations contracted for the purchase, improvement or repair of the Read More +