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| − | '''Adverse possession''' is a method of acquiring [[real property]] under certain conditions simply through occupation of the property (without owning it) for a statutory period, typically many years. Under the common law, the occupation must be non-permissive, open enough that a reasonable property owner would realize the property was occupied, and exclusive of the public at large. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | + | '''Adverse possession''' is a method of acquiring [[real property]] under certain conditions simply through occupation of the property (without owning it) for a statutory period, typically many years. Under the [[common law]], the occupation must be non-permissive, open enough that a reasonable [[property]] owner would realize the property was occupied, and exclusive of the public at large. |
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [[Real Estate]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:47, December 8, 2014
Adverse possession is a method of acquiring real property under certain conditions simply through occupation of the property (without owning it) for a statutory period, typically many years. Under the common law, the occupation must be non-permissive, open enough that a reasonable property owner would realize the property was occupied, and exclusive of the public at large.