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Not sure what you're asking - but - in real estate law there is a "Right of Adverse Possession" regarding the use of someone else's property. If you use/occupy someone else's land without challenge, for a certain number of years, you may lay lay claim to ownership of it. If this is what you are asking - may want to research Adverse Possession under real estate law.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo. There is no statute of limitation on land ownership in the US. Once a person acquires real property by deed they own it forever. They can sell the land and thus transfer the title to someone else. If they never sell it, the land will pass to their heirs when they die either by their will or by state laws of intestacy if they had no will. However, the person's estate must be probated in order to establish 'legal' record title in the heirs. If a person dies owning real estate and has no heirs the property 'escheats' to the state.
Many times the record of ownership of land is lost when a person died a long time ago and their estate was never probated. Cities and towns often lose track of the land and its owners when tax bills are not paid over a long period, no probate was filed to ascertain the names of the heirs and the assessors stop sending those bills out. That class of land eventually becomes designated as "owner unknown" on tax maps and records of the earlier owner's name are lost. The only way to clear those titles is for the town to take the property for non-payment of taxes. Tax taking is a slow and costly process.
The town must have a diligent title examination performed by a professional to gather as much information as possible so that the last owner of record can be assessed and anyone having any non-record interest can receive notice of the taking by a published notice in the local newspaper. Sometimes heirs come forward who never knew they had inherited an interest in real estate. Sometimes heirs come forward who didn't know their ancestor owned that particular parcel. Often, no one objects, the tax taking procedure is completed, the town acquires legal title by a court decree and the town can sell the land.
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∙ 10y agoThere is no statute of limitations regarding a deed. Statute of limitations is about bringing a law suit for civil or criminal charges.
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What is the OK statute of limitations on quit claim deed?
There is no statute of limitations regarding the efficacy of a deed. A valid deed creates a new owner of the property. It never expires. However, the new owner must record the deed in the land records to notify the world that the property has a new owner. See related question link.
What is the Statute of Limitations for an Oral agreement in Illinois?
The statute of frauds is going to be more of an issue than any statute of limitations. In most states there are limits to what can be agreed to orally. In most cases, it must be within a reasonable amount of time for that commercial agreement. You cannot sell land with an oral agreement, it must be in writing.
How do you get a lis pendens off your property in California- is there a statute of limitations?
A lis pendens is a notice that there is a pending court action that affects the property. A certificate from the court stating the outcome of the court action and recorded in the land records will dissolve the LP. The Chapter found in the link below does not mention a statute of limitations.
How long is statute of limitations if there is fraud or conspiracy for stealing good or land sale receipts?
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What is the statute of limitations for a seller of land sold in CT where a land dispute has arose on the sold property between the buyer and abutting neighbors?
There are so many different aspects to the answer that you need to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction. The best one to call would be the attorney who represented you at the time of purchase. If there was title insurance policy you may be covered. You may have rights if you acquired by a warranty deed. There isn't really a statute of limitations for land disputes. They must be resolved in order to clear the title. If your question concerns a statute of limitations for bringing a suit against the seller then you need discuss that issue with an attorney who can review your situation, study the controlling laws and explain your options.
File a tax lien on property which had back taxes due against the owner and statute of limitations on which to wait before can obtain a title on land?
The local tax assessor will do this and the land will be offered for sale through them.
What is the statute of limitations on a property lien from a creditor?
It depends on the jurisdiction. In Massachusetts for example, a judgment lien is good for six years after recording in the land records and it can be renewed by a re-recording.
Is there a statute to limitations on filing a security deed?
Each state has a certain statute of limitations for security instruments. The instrument should be recorded as soon as it's executed in order to preserve the interest of the lender in the property. If the lender doesn't record the security deed immediately it can be recorded any time during the statute of limitations. However, subsequent liens that have already been recorded would take precedence.
How do you remove a land restriction that restricts mobile homes?
If the restriction was placed on the land by deed by a prior fee owner she/he must record an instrument to extinguish the restriction. If that is not possible then the restriction has to run the statute of limitations. Research deed restrictions in your state laws.
If you have a covenant on your field which was put there before the land was split up in to smaller sections does the covenant in the deeds still stand or could you put a mobile home in the field?
The answer to your question depends on the nature of the covenant and state laws regarding land use restrictions. Most states have a statute of limitations on deed restrictions. In Massachusetts restrictions created after 1961 expire after 30 years. However, subdividing the land, in and of itself, does not generally extinguish any recorded covenant or restriction that affected the base tract. You may need to obtain a release from the owner who created the covenant. You can add more details regarding the nature of the covenant on the discussion page.
What is the statute of limitation in La in land acquisitive prescription?
The statute of limitation in LA in land acquisitive prescription is known as adverse possession. This is what will govern ownership and title of real property.Ê
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