Adverse possession is the legal process whereby a non-owner occupant of a piece of land gains title and ownership of that land after a certain period of time. The claimant, or disseisor, must demonstrate that several criteria have been met before the court will allow their claim.
What are the requirements for adverse possession?
These requirements vary by jurisdiction. Adverse possession is a principle of real estate law that allows a person who possesses someone else's land for an extended period of time to claim legal title to that land.
Who can claim adverse possession?
Any person in possession of land owned by someone else may claim adverse possession and acquire valid title to it under, as long as certain requirements are met, like being in possession for a sufficient period of time or paying taxes on the property. These requirements vary by jurisdiction.
