There Is a Newer Version of the Florida Statutes
  1. 2025 Florida Stat.
  2. 2024 Florida Stat.
  3. 2023 Florida Stat.
  4. 2002 Florida Stat. (here)
  5. View All Versions
View Our Newest Version Here

2002 Florida Code
TITLE XXXIII REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS
Chapter 498 LAND SALES PRACTICES  
498.021   Jurisdiction.

498.021  Jurisdiction.--The dispositions of subdivided lands are subject to this chapter, and the circuit courts of this state have jurisdiction in claims or causes of action arising under this law, if:

(1)  The subdivided lands offered for disposition are located in this state.

(2)  The subdivider's principal office or any salesperson or broker representing the subdivider is located in this state.

(3)  The offer or disposition of any interest in subdivided lands is made in this state, if the offer originates or is accepted within this state or is directed by the offeror to a person or place in this state.

History.--s. 24, ch. 67-229; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 11, 30, 32, ch. 79-347; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 33, 34, ch. 88-90; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 571, ch. 97-103.

Note.--Former s. 478.27.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Florida may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.