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It sounds like you are trying to ask about adverse possession. There is a legal concept where a person can obtain title to land by treating it as their own land for a period of time. State law varies, but in most cases, you must possess the land for 20 years. Generally, you have to live on the land, care for the land, pay taxes on the land, the owner must have abandoned the property, etc.
Look up adverse possession for your state for more info.
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How did Incas pay taxes?
The Incas payed their taxes by paying taxes on the land they worked on.
If your land is taken for unpaid taxes do you also lose the mineral rights?
If the town takes your property for non-payment of property taxes then you lose all rights in the property unless you redeem the land by paying the delinquent taxes.
Is a life estate owner responsible for paying land taxes on it?
Typically the beneficiary of the life estate will be liable to pay the taxes on it and you can read more about this when you click which has been added for you below this answer.
Do I have to pay more in taxes to lease my property out for commercial or residential use?
You should not have to pay more taxes on the property but you will be paying more taxes on the people using the property. The property is going to be the same because they go by the land value and that is how they figure out your taxes.
Can a corporation who paid property taxes on land owned by someone else for 25 years claim adverse possession?
No, payment of property taxes alone does not typically establish adverse possession. Adverse possession usually requires exclusive, continuous, open, and notorious use of the property without the owner's permission. Simply paying property taxes on another party's land does not meet these requirements.
Can you pay someones taxes and own their land?
United StatesNo. Generally you cannot get title to property simply by paying the delinquent taxes. The procedures vary from state to state but there needs to be a transfer of title. Towns have the legal authority to take possession of real property for non-payment of property taxes. In some jurisdictions the town must then get a court decree that perfects title in the town. Once the tax taking process is completed the town can sell the property at a public auction and the delinquent taxes must be paid. You need to check the procedure in your particular jurisdiction. Tax sales are usually advertised in the local newspaper.Generally, when you pay taxes assessed to someone else for property they own, you are simply considered a volunteer.If you are thinking of trying to acquire a property by adverse possession one of the common elements is paying the taxes on the land. Laws vary. You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who specializes in real estate law to determine the steps you must take to acquire a parcel by adverse possession.
The headright system which made some people very wealthy consisted of?
giving the right to acquire fifty acres of land to the person paying the passage of a laborer to america
How can you get a clear title when buying land from someone that has been paying taxes on a property for 28 years but does not have the title or deed for that land in the state of Texas?
You need to contact an attorney who specializes in land law.You need to contact an attorney who specializes in land law.You need to contact an attorney who specializes in land law.You need to contact an attorney who specializes in land law.
To acquire a piece of US public land by living on and cultivaling it?
To acquire a piece of public land by living on and cultivating it is called claiming the land.
Who is responsible for back taxes on a quitclaim deed?
It is the responsibility of the land owner to pay the property taxes. If a land owner is selling property for which back taxes are owed the payment of the taxes can be part of the negotiations for the sale of the land. However, the issue must be addressed prior to the sale.It is up to the purchaser of property to make certain the property taxes have been paid by the seller at the time of the purchase. If the buyer doesn't demand proof the taxes have been paid BEFORE the sale, the land will be acquired SUBJECT TO any back taxes owed. If land is purchased for which back taxes are owed the new owner will be responsible for paying the back taxes or the town will take possession of the property.The purchase of real property should always be supervised by an attorney. One of the first items on the land purchase check list is to obtain a certificate from the town that states the taxes are paid.
Do you own the property that is subject to public right of way if you pay taxes on it?
It depends on how your property was subdivided and sold. In some cases the land is owned by you but subject to a permanent right of way for a street , alley or public utilities, etc. The area of land that is subject to a public right of way is usually considered in determining the assessed value of the property. As such you you not be directly paying taxes on the property subject to the right of way. In other cases your property abuts or is adjacent to the right of way but you do not own it. You can not acquire public land through adverse possession in most states.
Can you own land and get social sucerty?
Yes. Social Security is a "retirement" plan that you pay into, all of your working life (if you're working legally and paying the required taxes).
