Most foreclosures are bought by the bank.

I should follow up that maybe FGUA isn't considered private, it may be quasi-qovermental.

I found this opinion by Ashley Moody (basically the most official you can get) on this as well https://www.myfloridalegal.com/ag-opinions/perfecting-and-enforcing-local-government-liens

This seems to imply the lein lasts for 20 years, but is only forecloseable for 5 years. Is that how you understand it too? Because they are asking me to pay to turn the water on.

Turns out FGUA was created by Florida Statute and considered a governemnt. $135 turned into nearly $11k in 9 years. All th...

I haven't recieved a fee breakdown, but 65% compounded annually is how to get from $135 to $11k in 11 years. I will request a detailed breakdown and then decide to get the fee reduced or fix the well.

I used to require these to be placed on properties. My understanding is sometimes older ones were defeated, but newer ones are iron clad. I would be surprised if you were able to remove this easement. Note a lot CE's allow a single family home.