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Yes, if there are no living heirs then the property may be claimed through adverse possession after all requirements have been fulfilled and the statute of limitations has passed for the state where the property is located.

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If you had no lease but paid rent and property taxes can you claim adverse possession?

Adverse possession typically requires exclusive, continuous, open, and notorious possession of the property for a certain period of time, usually several years, without permission from the owner. Simply paying rent and property taxes may not be sufficient to establish adverse possession if you do not meet all other required criteria. It's best to consult with a legal professional for guidance on your specific situation.


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.


Squatters rights in NY state?

You must use and maintain land openly and adverse to the owner for a period of ten years in NY to maintain a claim of adverse possession. You can read about the new, retooled law at the link below.


if a person haven't paid taxes on a peice of property for over six years can someone else catch up the taxes and claim the property?

It depends on the property, the law in that jurisdiction, the amount of taxes owed and the disposition of the property at the County Tax Assessor's office. If you are aware of such a property, contact the County Assessor for information.


What right do squatters have as far as having to leave the house dwelled in over 10 years?

The answer depends on the details and the laws in your jurisdiction. Generally, you have no claim at all if you used the premises with the permission of the owner. If you openly occupied the property continuously without the permission of the owner you may be able to bring an adverse possession action in court. You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction. The laws vary in different jurisdictions.

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Can you claim adverse possession on property if you have paid delinqunt taxes and maintenance on the property for 17 years in the state of Texas?

I have paid delinquent taxes and maintenance on my deceased great -grandmother's property for seventeen years. She did not have a will. Can I file an adverse possession for the title on the property, in the state of Texas?


Does adverse possession transfer to the new owner of a property?

Yes, adverse possession can transfer to the new owner of a property if the conditions for adverse possession are met and the new owner does not take action to prevent it.


Can I win a adverse possession eviction case?

You cannot claim adverse possession on property you had permission to use. Forget it.


Does a property owner have less rights than a person claiming adverse possession?

That depends on the details. If the adverse possessor has met the time requirement for adverse possession the property owner has no defense to the action.


What is the law on adverse possession in Arkansas?

possession if he pays taxes on property contiguous to that being claimed by adverse possession, holds color of title to that contiguous property, exclusively occupies the property claimed, is Adverse possession, in Arkansas, states that someone can obtain property if he pays taxes on property adjacent to that being claimed by adverse possession, holds color of title to that adjoining property, exclusively occupies the property claimed, is uninterrupted in possession, visibly and openly inhabits the land, in fact physically possesses the property, possesses the land without the permission of it's true owner and fulfills these requirements for seven years.


If a person tenant claims adverse possession against his landlord who is also claiming adverse possession does the tenant have to continue to pay rent in Nevada while tenant resides on property?

First- you cannot claim adverse possession against someone who doesn't own the property. You don't have an adverse possession against your landlord who doesn't own the property but has an adverse possession claim against the owner of the land. According to the minimal facts you provided you don't have any standing to make such a claim. You are using the property with the landlord's permission. One of the elements required to make a claim of adverse possession is that you use the property openly and notoriously (without permission).


Does adverse possession apply to bank property?

It would if you met all your state's requirements for making a claim under adverse possession.


What is adverse position?

Adverse possession is an option of getting title for real property through possession. This is gaining the ownership through continuous hostile possession which excludes the true owner.


How does adverse possession apply to new owners?

Adverse possession allows a person to gain legal ownership of a property by openly using it without the owner's permission for a certain period of time. When a new owner acquires a property, they may be at risk of losing ownership if someone else can prove adverse possession occurred before the new owner took possession.


Can you get title to property through adverse possession for an 1' encroachment?

As long as you have satisfied your state's prerequisites to adverse possession with regard to the 1' piece of land, you may begin adverse possession proceedings. However, since the piece of land is only 1', you should seriously consider not pursuing an adverse possession claim. Not only will you have to pay an attorney to represent you in court, you also have to live next to the neighbor whose property you are adversely possessing. If you want to pursue adverse possession, it is highly recommended that you try mediation before going to court. (See below link.)


How do you claim adverse possession in Wisconsin?

According to the information at the link provided below there are three ways to claim adverse possession. If the claim is based on a recorded written document and the claimant has paid property taxes on the property, the claimant must have maintained possession for seven years. If the claim is based on an inaccurate written document but the claimant did not pay taxes, the time period for maintaining possession is 10 years. If no documents are involved and the adverse possessor has not paid property taxes on the property, then the time period for maintaining possession is 20 years (Sec. 893.25-893.32). Title by adverse possession must be established by a court decree.


Tennessee adverse possession I paid taxes for the last 25 years on the 100 ft by 200 ft piece of property that a friend allow me to put my trailer on . Can I claim property as adverse possession?

One of the elements of an adverse possession claim is that the use of the land must be open AND notorious. You have been using your friend's property with his permission. Therefore your use has not been notorious. Perhaps your friend will quitclaim the parcel to you. See the link provided below for a quick guide to adverse possession laws.