Each state has a Statute of Limitations where your local municipality can take legal action against you for the un-permitted work and have you correct it according to your state's building code.

As @Kyle Kadish and @Mark Creason said 1031 is a federal statute that you can do in any state to defer federal tax and depreciation recapture. 

I studied the statutes and determined what to do and what Ned Carey said about the return envelopes being proof is the case also here to.   

An attorney would need to review your Parents' lease, the HOA documents, and any other information they deem important.To everyone else; Unless you're familiar with Florida's treatment of the various Statute of Fraud issues at play and the common law cases related to this fact pattern, stop answering.Disclaimer: Not legal advice.

Hey @Marci SteinI definitely recommend you speak with an attorney if the situation calls for it, as I am not a lawyer, nor should this be considered legal advice.With that said, it is my understanding that your lease likely falls within the limitations of the Statute of Frauds and, as such, would technically require a written, fully-executed agreement between both parties in order to make binding modifications to the terms.Personally, I wouldn't stand for someone trying to pull a fast one on me like that.

As others said, check your local state statutes to see what your options are.

Greg,I think you are misunderstanding the issue slightly.I have issued formal letters stating that I believe they are in violation of the statutes and asking them to cure the problem if so.

In addition to the correction above there is nothing in the statute that says that your property must have been used for investment purposes for 2 out of the last 5 years in order to qualify for 1031 treatment.

Wait till after the proceeding, file it with the DA, because statutes on financial fruad are lengthy, and then also file it with Checks system.That way, it follows them after the fact, instead of during the process.personally, Im a blood thirsty bastard, and if you are gonna make me bleed, I want you to feel the blows in kind long after I am a lingering memory in your mind.

It is one of the silliest ideas I know, and its illegal in some areas (usually covered in an "income discrimination" statute that includes vouchers).