What is the legal term for squatters rights?

Answer 1

In the United States we refer to such persons as trespassers and situations where they may gain an interest in another person's property as 'adverse possession'. Every state has its own rules and procedures. You can check the various state laws at the link below.

Answer 2

United States

There is no such thing as squatters "rights" in the United States. Thinking that squatters have rights is a common misconception. A squatter is a person who has openly taken up habitation of a dwelling and/or land without the permission of the owner. They must do so continuously for a number of years in order to make an adverse possession claim. The periods range from about 7 years to 20. Each state has its own requirements. Until a person has satisfied all the state requirements needed to make a claim of adverse possession, and then takes the legal steps to perfect that claim, they are considered a trespasser and they have no "rights" during their period of trespass. At any time they can be removed from the premises.
In the traditional common law a person could obtain title to property through use. The common law has been codified under state and federal statutes. Under the various state codes, a person must use the land for a certain number of years, without permission and right out in the open for all the world to see.

If the owner does nothing she is considered to have abandoned the property and the adverse possessor can claim the land. The method of claiming by adverse possession varies from state to state. Some states require only that a notice be recorded in the land records. Other states require that an action be brought in a court of equity and if the plaintiff can prove his case the judge issues a court order that establishes title in the plaintiff.

If a person uses or lives on another person's land with permission, no matter how long, they are barred from making an adverse possession claim.

Answer 3

There are no such rights in the United States. Squatters are considered trespassers.

Answer 4

Yes