In Florida, who typically pays for owner's title insurance?
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Always the buyer
A is incorrect because while buyers often pay in North Florida, it's not statewide. Assuming buyers always pay would be inaccurate for South Florida transactions where seller payment is customary.
Always the seller
B is incorrect because while sellers typically pay in South Florida, this isn't universal across the state. Assuming sellers always pay would be wrong for North Florida transactions where buyer payment is the norm.
Varies by county custom
Split equally
D is incorrect because there's no established practice of splitting title insurance costs equally in Florida. The custom is either buyer or seller pays based on regional tradition, not equal sharing.
Why is this correct?
C is correct because Florida has no statewide mandate for who pays owner's title insurance. Payment responsibility varies by county custom, with sellers typically paying in South Florida and buyers in North Florida. This local variation makes county customs the determining factor.
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