Gaining title to real estate by continuous and open use for a period of five or more years and paying taxes on the property in question.

A method of acquiring title to property by possession under certain conditions including that the possession must be adverse to the owner, actual, continuous, and exclusive

Possession by one who does not have title, claiming against one who does.

Right of an occupant of land to aquire title against the real owner, under color of title, where possession has been actual, continuous, hostile, visible and didtinct for the statuory period..

occupying a property, then gaining title and ownership by keeping it for a specified statutory period

A mechanism by which an individual takes ownership of the real property of another without having to pay for it. The elements of adverse possession are set forth in the statutes or case laws of each state and vary by state, but usually include continuous and open use for a period of five or more years and paying taxes on the property in question and claming openly that the person is the owner of the property

the attainment of ownership of a property which is owned by someone else.Adverse possession can only take place when someone has openly and continuously possessed a property for specific length of time and then has recorded and gotten a judicial degree to prove title.In cases of adverse possession, the person taking possession must prove that they have a right to the property.It is impossible to get adverse possession on properties owned by the United States.If you're interested in foreclosed homes, you wish to make sure that there are no legal actions being taken to prove adverse possession on a property.If there are, you could be involved in legal delays before you're allowed ownership of the property.

Physical possession of land inconsistent with the right of the owner. In most states, a party in adverse possession, after satisfying fully the requirements of the relevant statutes, thereby acquires the title to the land.

shy;­ Acquiring title to land against the record owner through uninterrupted possession of the land for at least seven years. For possession to be adverse against the record owner, it must be actual, visible, open, notorious, hostile, definite, and exclusive.

Method of acquiring title to land by openly taking possession of and using another’s property for a certain period of time.

Physical possession of real estate inconsistent with the rights of the true owner. In many states, a party in adverse possession, after satisfying the requirements of the statutes, can then acquire the title to the land. These requirements may include the payment of property taxes on the real estate as well as the passing of a number of years.

A means of acquiring title to real estate where an occupant has been in actual, open, notorious, exclusive and continuous occupancy of property for the period required by state law.

Occupation of lands inconsistent with the right of the true owner.

The actual, exclusive, open notorious, hostile and continuous possession and occupation of real property under an evident claim of right or title. The time required legally to obtain title by adverse possession varies from state to state.

gaining access to land by acquiring legal rights through possession for a prescribed period of time.

The legal process whereby someone not legally the owner MAY become legal owner of real property merely by physically occupying it against the legal owner's wishes for a statutory period of time.

more commonly know as "Squatter's Rights" Squatters who occupy land and property for a period of at least 12 years without the owner's consent may acquire legal title. In any event, squatters have certain legal rights.

Actual, open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of anotherâ€(tm)s land under a claim of title. Possession for a long enough period may be a means of acquiring title and being awarded ownership by a court.

A method of acquiring title to real property through possession of the property for a statutory period under certain conditions by a person other than the owner of record.

Acquiring title to real property owned by someone else, by means of open, notorious, and continuous possession of the property, under color of title, hostile to the title of the owner of record for the statutory period.

This refers to a person or persons getting title to a piece of property or land by simply using it without any objection from the legal title holder.

The possession, by one person, of land belonging to another in a manner deemed adverse to the interest of the owner. In most states, by operation of law, title to the land becomes vested in such person after a fixed number of years if the owner fails to assert his or her rights.

The actual, open, notorious, hostile and continuous possession of another's land under a claim of title. Possession for a statutory period may be a means of acquiring title.

the occupation of land inconsistent with the rights of the owner.

When an individual, not the owner, takes actual possession of the property, hostile to, and without the consent of the owner.

A claim made against land titled in another person based on open, notorious and hostile possession and use of the land to the exclusion of the titled owner.

Gaining title to another's land by exercising the rights of ownership of that land unchallenged for a period of time, typically on the order of five to ten years, and meeting other requirements (as set by each state). See seizin.

Control or occupancy of real property under circumstances that indicate that such use is by right on the part of the possessor. Adverse possession may establish title if continued a certain period of time, at common law, twenty years.

A method of acquiring title by possession under certain conditions. Generally possession must be actual, under claim of right, open, continuous, notorious, exclusive and hostile (knowingly against the rights of the owner). Exact time (years) of possession and specific requirements (such as payment of property taxes) vary with the statutes of each state.

A claim made against the lands of another by virtue of open and notorious possession of said lands by the claimant.

The acquiring of title to real property owned by someone else, by means of open, notorious and continuous possession for the statutory period of time (20 years in Hawaii).

Adverse possessory title Adverse use

Possession inconsistent with the right of the true owner.

A method of obtaining title to real property by occupying it in an open and hostile manner contrary to the interests of the owner.

Method of acquisition of property based on an adverse or hostile, continued use of another person's property for a period of five years and payment of taxes.

A method of acquiring title by open and notorious possession which usually varies by state.

Acquisition of title to real property owned by someone else, by open, notorious, and continuous possession for the statutory period of time. Burden to prove title is on the possessor, who does not have a marketable title until he obtains and records a judicial decree quieting title. No right of adverse possession may be obtained against the United States.

Acquiring title to real property without permission and belonging to someone else. The manner and length of time required is per statute.

A method of acquiring or claiming title (ownership) to a piece of land owned by another by occupying it in defiance of the other's title. Most jurisdictions have statutes that set out a certain period of time throughout which the person claiming adverse possession must occupy the land before title passes to that person by operation of law.

Most states have laws which permit someone to claim ownership of property which is occupied by him for a number of years. This is common where a fence is erected over a boundary line (called an "encroachment") without the objection of the rightful owner. After a number of years, the person who erected the fence may be able to commence a court proceeding to declare that the property belongs to him.

When someone, other than the owner, takes physical possession of property, without the owner's consent.

A means by which one can legally take another's property without paying for it. The requirements for adversely possessing property vary between states, but usually include continuous and open use for a period of five or more years and paying taxes on the property in question.

A method of obtaining ownership rights by the open, exclusive, notorious and hostile possession of private real property for a statutory period.

this is where someone gains rights over or title to land owned by another person by reason of their continued use of the right or land. Sometimes known as "squatters rights", adverse possession takes two principal forms - the acquisition of a right such as a right of way, or the acquisition of an actual title to the land itself. To achieve a title to the land (known as a " possessory title") the occupier must openly occupy the land in question without complaint from the owner for a period of time, usually 12 years.

The possession of property without the permission of the owner. If this continues for a sufficient time, not secretly but openly for all the world to see, the owner may be prevented from claiming it back.

Claims of Ownership of property based upon open and hostile possession and occupancy. Issuance of Title Insurance requires Judicial determination.

Accelerated Cost Recovery System is a tax calculation that provides greater depreciation in the initial period of ownership of real estate or personal property.

A principle of real estate law whereby a person who possesses the land of another for an extended period of time may be able to claim legal title to that land.

The act of acquiring title to property by continuous and outright possession against the title of another for a specific period of time.

A process of acquiring title to real property by possession for a certain (statutory) period of time, in addition to fulfilling other conditions.

The actual, continuous, notorious and visible possession and occupancy for the statutory period (usually ten (10) to twenty (20) years), under an evident claim or right in denial or opposition to the title to land or without the consent of the legal owner.

A statutory method of acquiring title to land under certain conditions.

The acquisition of title to property through possession without the owner's consent for a certain period of time.

A method of acquiring property based on open and notorious possession, under a claim of right, color of title, continuous use for five years, and the payment of taxes. A method of acquiring property through continuous use of that property while paying taxes on it. Back to the Top

It is the means of acquiring title by five years of exclusive, open and notorious, continuous, hostile possession of a property contrary to the interests of the owner, under a claim of right or color of title. Also taxes must have been paid for five years. In order to perfect title in this situation, a quiet title action would be used.

A method of acquiring title to real property by using the property without the owner's consent and following the statutory requirements.

Acquiring possession of a property by someone other than the true owner of record for a period of time.

The possession of land, without legal title, for a period of time sufficient to become recognized as legal owner. The more common word for this is "squatters." Each state has its own period of time after which a squatter can acquire legal title. Some states prohibit title by mere prescription or possession.

This happens when an occupier takes possession of and occupies land without the permission of the owner. If this happens for more than 12 years, the occupier may be able to claim a possessory title to the land.

A method of acquiring title by open and notorious possession usually vary with each state.

A means of acquiring title to real estate that results from the exclusive, open, notorious, and adverse use of the property for a statutorily-prescribed period of time. Also know as title by prescription.

The right by which someone occupying a piece of land acquires title against the real owner, if the occupant's possession has been actual, continuous, hostile, visible and distinct for a statutory period.

The right of an occupant of land to acquire title against the real owner, where possession has been actual, continuous, hostile, visible, and distinct for the statutory period. The requirements for adversely possessing property vary between states, but usually include continuous and open use for a period of five or more years and paying taxes on the property in question

A claim made against the land titled to another person, by virtue of open and hostile possession and use of the land to the exclusion of the titled owner

A method of acquiring title to real property by possession for a statutory period of time. -- View Real Estate Listings

Possession of real property which is actual, hostile, open, notorious, exclusive, uninterrupted and continuous for the prescriptive period stipulated by state law. Possessor usually has some claim or color of title, but does not have good record title.

Acquisition of title to property through possession for a certain period of time, without knowledge by the owner. Adverse possession is a statute of limitations that prevents a legal owner from claiming title to the land when the owner has done nothing to evict an adverse occupant during the statutory period.

The open and notorious possession and occupancy under an evident claim or right, in denial or opposition to the title of another claimant.

(Real Estate) The claim to ownership of real estate created by occupying it without challenge for a specified period of time (e.g. 10 years).

A means of getting title to land by using it without the objection of the title holder.

In common law, adverse possession is the name given to the process by which title to another's real property is acquired without compensation, by, as the name suggests, holding the property in a manner that conflicts with the true owner's rights for a specified period of time.