Changes

In order to actually acquire the property, the person seeking to obtain it (the '''disseisor''') must:

In order to actually acquire the property, the person seeking to obtain it (the '''disseisor''') must:

*Actually possess the property as would a true owner (merely trespassing on the land, for example to hunt or fish, is insufficient).

*Actually possess the property as would a true owner (merely trespassing on the land, for example to hunt or fish, is insufficient),

*Possess the property hostile to the true owner's right, and in a manner capable of being seen by the public ("open and notorious")

*Possess the property hostile to the true owner's right, and in a manner capable of being seen by the public ("open and notorious"), and

*Continually possess the property for a specified period of time.

*Continually possess the property for a period of time specified in the law (usually a lengthy period of years).

Some states have other requirements, such as having a good faith belief that the person had a right to occupy the property, and/or payment of property taxes due.  Notably, no state recognizes the right to adverse possession of land owned by the government.

Some states have other requirements, such as having a good faith belief that the person had a right to occupy the property, and/or payment of property taxes due.  Notably, no state recognizes the right to adverse possession of land owned by the government.