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Depending on how many years Adverse Possession can apply. Get land survey and talk to lawyer.
You cannot make a claim of adverse possession on any government owned land. It is exempt from such claims.
The law governing adverse possession in the Philippines states that if you possess a parcel of land for a period of time, you own it. However, in the Philippines, this possession must be public land and it had to be in possession of the "squatter" prior to June 12, 1945.
Adverse Possession
The process for adverse possession in Michigan is a three step one. The first step is to decide what type of adverse possession it is. The second is a hostile takeover. The third is to remember the statute of limitations on the issue.
Adverse possession is the legal occupancy of another's land. The law in states that the landowner into the illegal or hostile occupancy of their land or forfeit it within a stipulated timeframe.
The historical reasoning behind adverse possession was to clear title to land that had been inadequately surveyed in earlier times and as time passed and the original owner died, ownership became clouded. Much land sat unused and no one knew who owned it. Adverse possession allowed someone to make the land productive again. They would be rewarded for improving the land (which the former owner had abandoned) and improving the land was good for the community- a proper justification for allowing the person who resurrected that land to claim title. However, the doctrine of adverse possession is not so favorably viewed in more modern times. Many legal experts look at adverse possession as legal theft.The historical reasoning behind adverse possession was to clear title to land that had been inadequately surveyed in earlier times and as time passed and the original owner died, ownership became clouded. Much land sat unused and no one knew who owned it. Adverse possession allowed someone to make the land productive again. They would be rewarded for improving the land (which the former owner had abandoned) and improving the land was good for the community- a proper justification for allowing the person who resurrected that land to claim title. However, the doctrine of adverse possession is not so favorably viewed in more modern times. Many legal experts look at adverse possession as legal theft.The historical reasoning behind adverse possession was to clear title to land that had been inadequately surveyed in earlier times and as time passed and the original owner died, ownership became clouded. Much land sat unused and no one knew who owned it. Adverse possession allowed someone to make the land productive again. They would be rewarded for improving the land (which the former owner had abandoned) and improving the land was good for the community- a proper justification for allowing the person who resurrected that land to claim title. However, the doctrine of adverse possession is not so favorably viewed in more modern times. Many legal experts look at adverse possession as legal theft.The historical reasoning behind adverse possession was to clear title to land that had been inadequately surveyed in earlier times and as time passed and the original owner died, ownership became clouded. Much land sat unused and no one knew who owned it. Adverse possession allowed someone to make the land productive again. They would be rewarded for improving the land (which the former owner had abandoned) and improving the land was good for the community- a proper justification for allowing the person who resurrected that land to claim title. However, the doctrine of adverse possession is not so favorably viewed in more modern times. Many legal experts look at adverse possession as legal theft.
This legal doctrine provides that someone in possession of land continuously for a period of 10 years may receive absolute title to the land if his or her possession was adverse to the interests of the true owner. It may require a "quiet title" lawsuit to decide whether all five elements of adverse possession are present in any given factual situation. The court and jury will decide.Requirements for adverse possession claim:Actual possessionHostile (occupied with the intent to take the land from its rightful owner)Open and notorious (so long as the adverse possessor acts conspicuously and openly as though the land is his),Exclusive, andContinuous for the 10-year period, then title can be established for the adverse possessor.Tenants cannot assert adverse possession even after leasing the property from more than 10 years because they are there with the consent of the landowner (not "hostile use").Keep in mind that if a title is acquired by adverse possession, it can be made "marketable of record" only after either a court has rendered judgment that all the requirements of the doctrine of adverse possession have been met.
Adverse Possession.
In some jurisdictions, it is possible to acquire title to property through adverse possession for a 1-foot encroachment if certain conditions are met. Requirements for adverse possession typically include open and continuous possession, exclusive use, hostile or adverse claim, and a specific duration of possession (which can vary depending on the jurisdiction). However, it is important to consult local laws and seek legal advice as adverse possession laws can vary by jurisdiction.
never had to fight original owner
If someone has a claim of adverse possession that affects land that is in the process of being registered they should make their claim known to the land court ASAP. Once a parcel is registered it is protected by law from adverse possession claims. However, you should advise your neighbor that land court claims are expensive to pursue. It is the obligation of the claimant to provide acceptable proof of their claim. That means expensive legal costs.