The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XV
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

Chapter 222
METHOD OF SETTING APART HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

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F.S. 222.02

222.02 Designation of homestead after levy.—Whenever a levy is made upon the lands, tenements, mobile home, or modular home of such person whose homestead has not been set apart and selected, such person, or the person’s agent or attorney, may in writing notify the officer making such levy, by notice under oath made before any officer of this state duly authorized to administer oaths, at any time before the day appointed for the sale thereof, of what such person regards as his or her homestead, with a description thereof; and the remainder only shall be subject to sale under such levy.

History.—s. 2, ch. 1715, 1869; RS 1999; GS 2521; RGS 3876; CGL 5783; s. 3, ch. 77-299; s. 2, ch. 83-40; s. 1196, ch. 95-147.

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F.S. 222.02 on Casetext

Amendments to 222.02

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 222.02

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 222.02.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE MARTINEZ,, 595 B.R. 912 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . § 522(b) and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01 and 222.02 ), despite having rented the subject property to . . . Ann. §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . .

IN RE M. LEE, W. P. L. LLC, IRA LLC, IRA L. P. v. M. M., 574 B.R. 286 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02; 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(3)(B). . . . .

IN RE CANNON,, 568 B.R. 859 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . Property as exempt pursuant to article X, § 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and sections 222.01 and 222.02 . . . exemption was made pursuant to article X, § 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and §§ 222.01 and 222.02 . . .

IN RE WILEY,, 570 B.R. 661 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . .

IN RE ROBERTS,, 527 B.R. 461 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . Florida law, specifically Article X, § (4)(a)(l) of the Florida Constitution; and sections 222.01 and 222.02 . . .

A. SEPULVEDA, v. WESTPORT RECOVERY CORPORATION,, 145 So. 3d 162 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . shall be exempt from a forced sale once a Notice of Homestead is filed pursuant to section 222.01 or 222.02 . . . “Sections 222.01 and 222.02 provide a means whereby a person may claim property as homestead and notify . . . , 402 So.2d 486, 488 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981) (allowing post-levy designation of homestead under section 222.02 . . . Section 222.02 allows a property owner to serve a notice of homestead exemption on the levying officer . . . See Osborne, 55 So.3d at 583 (stating that the failure to strictly comply with 222.01 and 222.02 does . . .

IN RE TARKANIAN, 562 B.R. 424 (Bankr. D. Nev. 2014)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02 & 222.05. . . .

In COOK, Jr., 460 B.R. 911 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . exempt pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In MIDDLETON,, 462 B.R. 832 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . exemption pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In FLING,, 449 B.R. 580 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05, with the notation “proceeds from the sale of Debtor’s homestead residence . . .

S. OSBORNE, v. J. DUMOULIN,, 55 So. 3d 577 (Fla. 2011)

. . . Sections 222.01 and 222.02 provide a means whereby a person may claim property as homestead and notify . . .

In BOOTH,, 417 B.R. 820 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Sections 222.01 and 222.02 (Doc. No. 1). She owns the Property individually and it is unencumbered. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . The Trustee references 11 U.S.C. . . .

In BURPEE, 415 B.R. 870 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 (Doc. No. 1). . . .

In LISOWSKI,, 395 B.R. 771 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Property as exempt pursuant to article X, section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and § 222.01, § 222.02 . . . Property as exempt pursuant to article X, section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and § 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In A. GUIDIDAS, s, 393 B.R. 251 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . .

In K. WILSON, s, 393 B.R. 778 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . . Stat. §§ 222.01 and 222.02 on which the Debtor also relies address procedures for designation of homestead . . .

In L. SCHUMACHER J., 400 B.R. 831 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 (Doc. No. 1). . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . .

In FYOCK,, 391 B.R. 882 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 222.02(2007) provides that rather than before a levy is made, a judgment debtor may still receive . . . Stat § 222.02 to which that phrase refers. The court in the case of Thomas v. . . .

In MINTON,, 402 B.R. 380 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 (Doc. No. 1, Schedule C). . . .

In HINTON, LLC, a v. C., 378 B.R. 371 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . entireties exemption, Florida Constitution Article X, Section 4(a)(1), and Florida Statute Sections 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In A. LIMPERIS L., 370 B.R. 859 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . exempt under the Article X § 4(a)(2) of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes §§ 220.01 and 222.02 . . .

In H. SCHWARZ, III,, 362 B.R. 532 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . . Stat. §§ 222.01 and 222.02 as the basis for exempting the Real Property, in addition to 11 U.S.C. § 522 . . .

In CARRIER, S. v., 363 B.R. 247 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . X, § 4(a)(1); Fla Stat Ann §§ 222.01, 222.02, 222.05.” (Doc. No. 1). . . .

In L. EDWARDS,, 356 B.R. 807 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . Ann §§ 222.01, 222.02, 222.05.” The Volusia Property remains titled in the name of the Trust. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 of the Florida Code set forth the procedures for claiming a homestead . . . Ann §§ 222.01, 222.02, 222.05. . . .

In L. DEZONIA,, 347 B.R. 920 (Bankr. M.D. La. 2006)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02 and 222.05. . . .

In SAINLAR A., 344 B.R. 669 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . fully exempt in Schedule C pursuant to the Florida homestead exemption and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In BORNSTEIN,, 335 B.R. 462 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . to Article X, Section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes Sections 222.01 and 222.02 . . .

In KOSSOW,, 325 B.R. 478 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . homestead property as set forth in the Florida Constitution, Article X, § IV and Florida Statute §§ 222.01; 222.02 . . .

In M. PRESTWOOD, v. M. M. a k a, 322 B.R. 463 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . homestead exemption under Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and FSA Sections 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In D. POTTER, L. T. v. D. L., 320 B.R. 753 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . exemption pursuant to Article X, Section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statute Sections 222.02 . . .

IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE, v. BOER, K W, 362 F. Supp. 2d 1211 (D. Idaho 2004)

. . . Rules 220, 222.02(f). . . .

A. THOMAS S. v. SMITH,, 882 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . . §§ 222.02-.04, .061-.07, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .

In DAHLMAN, v. M I, 304 B.R. 892 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . Clearwater, Florida, and claimed the property as exempt pursuant to Art. 10, § 4(a)(1) and FSA 222.01 and 222.02 . . .

In A. LUIKART,, 319 B.R. 1 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02 and a rental home pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(2)(B). . . .

A. MICHAEL, VALLEY TRUCKING CO. INC., 832 So. 2d 213 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Michael also filed an affidavit of homestead pursuant to section 222.02, Florida Statutes, (2001), claiming . . .

In QURAESHI, v., 289 B.R. 240 (S.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . law sets forth the procedure for an individual to claim a homestead after it has been levied upon: 222.02 . . . Stat. § 222.02. . . .

In L. HACKER,, 260 B.R. 542 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . personal property aboard as exempt under Art. 10, § 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution and §§ 222.01, 222.02 . . .

In HANING d b a, 252 B.R. 799 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . Property Located at Art. 10, § 4(a)(2), FSA 116,000.00 116,000.00 3465 Thalia Road, Jacksonville § 222.01, 222.02 . . .

R. PRIETO v. EASTERN NATIONAL BANK,, 719 So. 2d 1264 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . further asserted that the Prietos were not entitled to injunc-tive relief because sections 222.01 and 222.02 . . . Such statement shall be signed by the person making it and shall be recorded in the circuit court. 222.02 . . .

In C. LORDY M. C. FURR, v. C. LORDY M. EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, a v. C. LORDY M., 214 B.R. 650 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . 4(a)(2) FSA § 222.061 $ 200.00 333 NE Spanish Trail (homestead) Art. 10, § 4(a)(1) FSA §§ 222.01 & 222.02 . . .

In ENGLANDER S. ENGLANDER S. v. E. MILLS W., 95 F.3d 1028 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . . § 222.02 (1989). . . .

In ENGLANDER S. ENGLANDER S. v. E. MILLS W., 95 F.3d 1028 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . . § 222.02 (1989). . . .

In B. GANDERS A., 176 B.R. 581 (Bankr. N.D. Okla. 1995)

. . . $43.33 $43.33 $386.66 MOWER BALANCE 1993: PAYMENTS $595.00 MOWER $386.66 —F/C $430.36 -$164.64 $164.64 $222.02 . . . MOWER BALANCE 1994: PAYMENTS $399.00 MOWER $222.02 —F/C $281.87 -$117.13 $117.13 $104.89 MOWER BALANCE . . .

In E. RIPP T., 176 B.R. 972 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . written notice, entitled “Affidavit and Notice of Designation of Homestead after Levy Pursuant to § 222.02 . . .

In W. ENGLANDER, 156 B.R. 862 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1992)

. . . filing of the original schedule was the debtors’ designation of a homestead exemption under Section 222.02 . . . Section 222.02 of the Florida Statutes suggests that once a landowner designates a portion of their property . . . Fla.Stat.Ann. § 222.02 (1989). . . .

In DONOVAN, f k a, 137 B.R. 547 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1992)

. . . . § 222.02.” (Although Fla. . . . . § 222.02 does not provide for a homestead exemption, for the purposes of this order the Court will . . .

In A. RUDICIL, L. RUDICIL, v. A. RUDICIL,, 125 B.R. 747 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 1991)

. . . Rudicil for all payments made through the Bureau of Support ($44,-222.02) as well as payments made outside . . .

In F. Jr. v. F. Jr., 69 B.R. 259 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1986)

. . . obligations on these two debts total with penalties approximately $99,500.00 of which approximately $13,-222.02 . . .

In SMITH, a k a SMITH, v. AMERICAN CONSUMER FINANCE CORPORATION, a, 21 B.R. 345 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1982)

. . . from claiming her homestead as exempt because she never filed an affidavit of exemption pursuant to § 222.02 . . . separate procedural statute was enacted to cover the assertion of real property homestead claims, § 222.02 . . . In addition, since § 222.02, Fla.Stat. was first enacted, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled on numerous . . . The failure of the legislature to significantly amend § 222.02, Fla.Stat. after it was broadened by the . . . the constitutional homestead provisions are operative notwithstanding the failure to comply with § 222.02 . . .

In D. CARR,, 19 B.R. 173 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 1982)

. . . X, § 4, Fla.Const. and § 222.02, Fla.Stat. (1981). . . .

D. GRANT, v. CREDITHRIFT OF AMERICA, INC., 402 So. 2d 486 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . On October 22, following the procedure specified by section 222.02, Florida Statutes (1979), Ms. . . . However, she did comply with the procedures under § 222.02 before the scheduled October 31 sale. . . . Section 222.02 provides: Whenever a levy is made upon the lands ... of such head of a family whose homestead . . . The question then becomes what effect a timely § 222.02 designation has on the sheriff’s imminent sale . . . But § 222.02 clearly tempers that duty, and states without qualification that once a sheriff receives . . .

F. FRASE, A. J. A. M. B. A. R. v. J. M. BRANCH L., 362 So. 2d 317 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . Bellmore, 75 Fla. 515, 78 So. 605 (1918) and Sections 222.01 and 222.02, Florida Statutes (1977). . . .

COHEN, v. CORAL GABLES FIRST NATIONAL BANK a k a, 266 So. 2d 188 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1972)

. . . . § 222.02, F.S.A. . . .

M. M. WEISS, Sr. v. A. STONE,, 220 So. 2d 403 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1969)

. . . The appellant responded by delivering a Homestead and Exemption Notice, pursuant to § 222.02 Fla.Stat . . .

LaGASSE, v. AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,, 213 So. 2d 454 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1968)

. . . . § 222.02 F.S.A. providing for designation of homestead after levy specifically says that such designation . . . Section 222.02, F.S.A., which provides inter alia as follows: ■“222.02 Designation of homestead after . . .

SHERBILL v. MILLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, J., 89 So. 2d 28 (Fla. 1956)

. . . Prior to sale of said property the petitioners, as provided in Sec. 222.02, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., . . .