notary can be one. It is not requirement in FL, but snags are there when you hit recorders who don't necessarialy stay current, or have their own interpretation.
My guess: Florida had such a bad rep for land deals years ago, sort of the wild and wooly west of the south, one could say, and in the real estate reforms during the 60's, 70's (or whenever, as I am sure I am leaving myself wide open here for PAW) many laws, rules, etc. were instituted for the buyers' protection. Times are changing again, but we have many 'old faithfuls" still guarding the bastions and portals who 'know it all' and these are the ones we satisfy. Also, lenders will require so that snags are prevented. |
