Record retrieval company gouging customers
Florida Record Retrieval Inc. of Plantation is contacting Lee County property owners by mail with an offer to obtain certified copies of deeds. The problem with the offer is that this firm charges $55 plus $4.50 in postage and handling for a document that can be purchased directly from the county for as little as $2.50.
If you own property in Lee County, you can view your deed online at Lee County Clerk of Courts under the option search/download official records. It is always a good idea to check your deeds for accuracy of information contained on them. It is much easier to fix a problem now, rather than have a property closing delayed due to a clerical problem with a deed.
Official warns of costly records [News-Press]
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Florida Today has an article about this deed rip-off issue.
I love how it says at the bottom – “The large number of transactions forces us to make this your only notice of our service.”
Wonder how many people this guy was ripped off. Pays to read the entire letter though, I suppose.
I got one today. I’m in Hillsborough County.
April 15, 2206
I live in Orange County and just received one.
I live in Dade county, and just received one myself.
They have a lot of nerve to do this. I feel sorry for the older folks who usually fall prey for this type of deceit.