What is a notice of action?

A notice of action informs you that a legal action has been initiated against you.

How can I respond to this notice?

You must serve a written defense to the plaintiff's attorney within 30 days.

What happens if I ignore this notice?

Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you.

Action to foreclose a claim of lien for unpaid assessments.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Apr 15, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Foreclosure
City: Clermont
Address: 1558 Apache Circle, Tavares, FL · 3 filings
Case #: 2025-CC-000836

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What You Should Do Next

1
Contact an Attorney
Reach out to a lawyer for legal advice regarding this foreclosure action.
2
Prepare Your Defense
Draft and serve your written defense to Erik Whynot within 30 days of publication.
3
File with the Court
File your original defense with the Clerk of the Court immediately after serving the attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a notice of action?: A notice of action informs you that a legal action has been initiated against you.
How can I respond to this notice?: You must serve a written defense to the plaintiff's attorney within 30 days.
What happens if I ignore this notice?: Ignoring the notice may result in a default judgment against you.

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Full Notice Text

Filing # 244169641 E-Filed 03/19/2026 12:34:20 PM
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
LAKE FRANCES ESTATES PROPERTY
OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation,
Plaintiff,
VS.
KENNETH OWENS, et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
CASE NO.: 2025-CC-000836
**Publish in Lake County - Clermont Sun**
TO: ESTATE OF MARGARET I. OWENS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced against you to Foreclose a Claim of Lien for unpaid Assessments owed to the Plaintiff on the following real property, lying and being situated in Lake County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
LOT 627, LAKE FRANCES ESTATES UNIT 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 26, AT PAGE 10 AND 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
This property is located at the street address of:
1558 APACHE CIRCLE TAVARES, FL 32778
This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, upon Erik Whynot, Esquire, Attorney&apos;s for Plaintiff, whose address is: THE WHYNOT LAW FIRM 2003 LONGWOOD- LAKE MARY RD, SUITE 1007, LONGWOOD, FL 32750, within 30 days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of the Court either before service on Plaintiff&apos;s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint and Monetary Damages.
Witness my hand and Seal of said Court this
27 day of
March
2026.
20137-005
THE CIRCUIT
COURT
CLERK OF
Clerk of the Court
*LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA **
BY:
D Latourelle
As Deputy Clerk
FILED: LAKE COUNTY, GARY J. COONEY, CLERK, 03/20/2026 10:22:12 AM If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Lake County Courthouse, P.O Box 7800/550 W. Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778, Telephone (352) 742-4221, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving a notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
20137-005
Publication Dates: April 8th &amp; 15th, 2026.