Bobcats claim foreclosed house in Southern California... Sep 6, 2008
what are the adverse possession laws in CA ... Well this looks like a pretty good case of adverse possession. (The Drudge Report)
HOUSING: Banks waiting longer to foreclose (1700) Sep 2, 2008
Bill wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:44 AM:a good strategy might be for the buyers cousin, errr, I mean total stranger, to enter the property, change the utilities to his name, pay the property taxes for 5 years and see if the bank doesnt foreclose, giving him a shot at adverse possession. WildomarWatcher wrote on Sep 1, 2008 12:32 PM:This is a great article and delivers several disturbing messages that local and county governments dont want the public to know about. (North County Times)
Man Accused Of Stealing Acres Of Brooklyn Land Aug 13, 2008
Miller's lawyer called his client a "small businessman" who under the theory of "adverse possession" should now rightfully own the property. "If you can find five acres of land, surround it with a fence and stay on it and operate it for 10 years -- you can do it too," attorney said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Change adverse possession law Jul 16, 2008
Adverse possession is a law, recognized in every state ... The original intent of adverse possession was to insure that land was productive and to correct mistakes in surveys and titles. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Adverse possession law needs change--Pam Pfaff-Olson Jul 13, 2008
Adverse possession is a rather obscure law concerning property rights ... a case of adverse possession was widely publicized ... The public was provided information about adverse possession and the ensuing case. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Landfill suit tribunal sets valuations Jul 3, 2008
There are also questions of adverse possession of surface ownership, and some of those involved in the settlement will be required to prove their ownership to the satisfaction of the court. College Station may have other legal hurdles to clear with Twin Oaks. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Sunday liquor sales on tap Jun 30, 2008
Other laws going into effect Tuesday include a measure requiring a higher standard for the state's adverse possession laws, which allow someone to claim another person's property if they have had access to that property for at least 18 years ... Setting a higher standard for the state's adverse possession laws that allows someone to claim another person's property if they have had access to that property for at least 18 years (House Bill 1148). (Rocky Mountain News)
Property owner contesting suit for landfill Jun 12, 2008
The 10 interior surface tracts could not be purchased because of title problems or claims of adverse possession. All property at the site with clear title was purchased from willing sellers, and no property is being condemned because of an owner with clear title who is unwilling to sell. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Church denied, a little, in town of Bethlehem Apr 17, 2008
But the Bethlehem church will now need the intervention of a higher authority after an Albany County jury ruled it could not grab by "adverse possession" a pizza slice-shaped portion of six-plus acres owned by Paul and Florence Nelson ... After the Nelsons refused to sell the parcel to Mt. Moriah, church officials tried to take it by invoking adverse possession. (Albany Times Union)
Feds may be key to tapping Tennessee water Mar 27, 2008
North-of-the-border lawyers cite Supreme Court rulings on "adverse possession" Georgia, essentially, abandoned any claim by not contesting ownership for 190 years ... Shafer and Carver, though, cite other high court rulings that dismiss "adverse possession" as the final say in border disputes ... Tennessee, though, may have no say in any dealings between Georgia and the TVA. The right of "adverse possession" Tennessee's stated defense to date doesn't apply to property not controlled by the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letters to the editor Mar 25, 2008
I'm not a lawyer, but I think there is a legal principle called "title by adverse possession," which states that if you claim and occupy property for several years, it's yours. In spite of that unfortunate surveyor's error, it looks to me like the land in question now belongs to Tennessee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
BPU hears couple's request Feb 27, 2008
Pendlay was referring to the Law of Adverse Possession. Jeff Houston, city attorney, said adverse possession can not be used against a state entity, a city or a municipal corporation. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
'Racial cleansing' of Forsyth's blacks examined Feb 21, 2008
Rather, it appears whites simply took the land through adverse possession. This means they moved onto the land for free and kept it long enough so it became legally theirs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Judge rules against Yale in property dispute with restaurant Feb 20, 2008
The restaurant owners, Arturo and Suzette Franco-Camacho, claim access rights to the area, saying tenants have used the walkway for decades, a practice which by law gives them rights to the area under adverse possession, or squatters rights. After four years of negotiations, the two sides reached a settlement that gave Bespoke access to the disputed area for at least two years. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
This park-land dispute involves asphalt, not trees Feb 19, 2008
According to Mr. Patel, Kirk Kneller, owner of the Lofgren Agency, believes the agency has the right to use a section of the parking lot through the legal principle of adverse possession. Mr. Kneller declined to be interviewed for this article and his lawyer could not be reached for comment. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Map error escalates water war Feb 10, 2008
Justin Wilson, a Nashville attorney and former deputy governor of Tennessee, said the law of "adverse possession" renders Georgia's challenge moot. Say your neighbor built a fence on your property, paid taxes on the land for years and you let it happen without complaint. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'It's unfair what happened to us. We're going to fight on' Jan 12, 2008
The Denver Post said are attempting to reclaim the nearly one-third of their residential property in Boulder that a neighbor won in October in a court ruling in an "adverse possession" lawsuit ... Colorado's adverse possession law allows those who "openly and notoriously" maintain property that is not their own for many years eventually to claim title to it. (WorldNetDaily)
Comments target former judge who gets ownership of neighbor's property Jan 8, 2008
The case involves retired Judge Richard McLean and his wife Edith Stevens, who sued the owners of the lot next door to their pricy Boulder residence under the little-known "adverse possession" state law ... "So now the Boulder bar president is mad over criticism of lawyers in the adverse possession case," a Camera reader, Rich Larson, noted ... "What he does not consider is that most do not criticize the legal aspects, but do criticize the moral integrity of this particular adverse possession.... (WorldNetDaily)
Full Story » Jan 8, 2008
Tupa, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election, said Monday that he will possibly propose or carry bills pertaining to teen smoking, gambling limits and adverse possession during the 2008 legislative session that begins Wednesday, Jan. 9 ... Tupa said he will also carry a House of Representatives bill, on the Senate side, regarding the state's adverse possession law ... Adverse possession has been intensely controversial in Boulder and elsewhere since late 2007. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Lawyer compares vacant property to lost puppy that needs care Dec 13, 2007
A Boulder judge and his wife, who utilized a little-known "adverse possession" state law to take part of their neighbor's $1 million parcel of land, have complained that they feel "beleaguered" by the public reaction to their move ... "Adverse possession typically applies to unwitting, unknowing or inadvertent use of neighboring land for instance, a fence put up years ago in the wrong location due to a mistake," wrote "AC." "This however was a hostile takeover by people who knew they were... (WorldNetDaily)
State Legislators Get Involved In 'Land Grab' Case Nov 26, 2007
A little-known doctrine known as "adverse possession" allows trespassers to make a claim of title to land they don't own, but have openly used for at least 18 consecutive years ... The "adverse possession" law dates back hundreds of years. (CBS 4, CO)
Jurist rules in favor of colleague, snatches $1 million parcel Nov 14, 2007
A judge has ruled in favor of another judge now retired in an unusual "adverse possession" land dispute in pricey Boulder, Colo ... The result of the lawsuit was that Klein awarded to McLean ownership of 34 percent of a residential lot valued at an estimated $800,000-$1 million in a Boulder subdivision based on McLean's allegations he and family had, under the state's "adverse possession" law, used the property for their own uses in a "notorious" fashion and without permission of the owners for... (WorldNetDaily)
Neshonoc owners to pay for access to lakefront Nov 7, 2007
newt wrote on Nov 7, 2007 4:43 AM:" This story makes it clear that the public is in serious need of some information and education on eminent domain and adverse possession. How about some real information and reporting by the Tribune writers? Information is power - or is that why we don't see these type of stories? ". Ken wrote on Nov 7, 2007 3:04 AM:" A "surveying quirk"? The county has to bring in taxes any way it can. ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Man continues eminent domain fight Oct 1, 2007
Denton says Bell owned the land through a little-known provision in the law called adverse possession, which allows a person who has "notoriously" lived on and improved an unclaimed piece of property for at least 10 years to take ownership of it. Bell said he has obviously lived on and improved the property since he moved to Tamina in the late 1980s. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Cattle buyers beware Sep 24, 2007
" Actually... wrote on Sep 10, 2007 3:21 PM:" The Bedkes may not claim adverse possession, or as you put it "squatter's rights" since you can't adversely possess against the government. Call it communist or whatever you like, but every court of law has recognized this fact. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Spitzer vetoes bill banning lead-laden jewelry Aug 31, 2007
his measure would not have overturned the entire adverse possession legal mechanism, Little said in a statement. t would, however, have addressed those situations, for example, in which someone mows their neighbor's grass or plants some shrubs in the hope that they may eventually claim the property as their own. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Land dispute to be a matter of church and fate Aug 12, 2007
The church has claimed as its own a triangular slice of ground using a centuries-old legal concept called "adverse possession," which allows people to claim land they have used for at least a decade without contest from the property owner. Under adverse possession, the takeover must be an open, hostile and continuous possession of the land, said Philip Dixon, a real estate and land-use attorney who has represented both sides in such cases. (Albany Times Union)
Appeals court resolves Emmetsburg lakefront property dispute Aug 9, 2007
The city claimed that the contested land had been used as public property for more than 50 years and any interest by private citizens was lost through adverse possession. The appeals court found that the city established an easement for a road between the fill and the original shoreline, but failed to prove that it or the state were entitled to the land. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Harrisburg sues to claim possession of well property Aug 1, 2007
According to the lawsuit, filed July 18 in Linn County Circuit Court, the city is claiming adverse possession of the property because it installed the well, related equipment and fencing more than 10 years ago on the property. The city is asking to be granted ownership or an easement on the property where the well is located. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Achievements for July 1, 2007 Jul 3, 2007
He focuses his practice in the field of civil litigation, including creditor rights, real estate issues, boundary line disputes, adverse possession, public highway land issues, trust and will litigation, general contract litigation and personal injury litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Attorney Klos was also named as a 2006 Super Lawyer by his peers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Squatter's rights claimed over land once given away May 20, 2007
Squatter's rights, or in legal terms "adverse possession," stem from English common law and allow an individual under certain circumstances to obtain ownership of property without a title after occupying it for a specified number of years. In Massachusetts, the requirement to claim squatter's rights is 20 years. (Boston Globe)
City settles parking dispute Apr 16, 2007
Tozer based his claim to the acreage on the law of adverse possession ... The catch is that adverse possession can't be used against a governmental body. (Durango Herald)
When the right to claim adverse possession is valid Apr 2, 2007
A: Your question concerns itself with the law of adverse possession. The law of adverse possession provides that one who asserts a claim of title to the property of another must prove actual, continuous, exclusive, visible, notorious, distinct and hostile possession of the land for 21 years ... An example of hostile possession, which would qualify as adverse possession, would include fencing in the property in question. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Housing Counsel: You Don't Need Your Old Deed Mar 26, 2007
There is a concept known as adverse possession. " Many states provide that if you are on someone else s property for a period of time, and this encroachment is open, notorious and hostile, you will ultimately own the property if you seek court approval. One Judge defined adverse possession as follows: "the person claiming the property by adverse possession must unfurl his flag on the land and keep it flying so that the owner may see, if he wishes, that an enemy has invaded his domain and planted... (RealtyTimes)
More of this story Mar 21, 2007
The judge wrote the re-erection of the fence "shall in no way be construed as granting defendants Craig any adverse possession rights in Sunnyside Place.". . (Newport Daily News, RI)
Property lines sometimes turn into battle lines Feb 19, 2007
Indeed, two legal concepts -- prescriptive easement and adverse possession -- muddy the idea of unassailable property rights ... Adverse possession affords actual possession -- in effect, deeding the property to the party who uses it ... I'd heard of adverse possession being used by squatters' rights groups when trying to gain possession of an abandoned building, but I had no idea that home-owning neighbors were using the tactic on one another. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alaskana: Gold hunter Dec 25, 2006
They had been occupying the patented ground, trying to get adverse possession. But they had made a fatal mistake by staking claims on it. (Anchorage Daily News)
13th mortgage payment speeds payoff Dec 23, 2006
The legal term for squatter's rights is gaining title by adverse possession. If I understand your question correctly, the fence is 5 feet on your neighbor's side of the true boundary line. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Chabad joins JLI to offer 'You Be the Judge,' other classes Oct 28, 2006
While the class attempts to relate to current issues, including eminent domain and adverse possession, Rabbi Wineberg says "It's looking at Talmud with a mystical approach," too. "It's not just what is does, but why. If you look at the deeper reasons, you'll see a totally fresh outlook on the way Torah views ownership, people, responsibilities and the like.". (Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, KS)
Judge: Protests signs can stay put in property feud Oct 11, 2006
The court determined the Olsons and their neighbors can keep signs on their properties about adverse possession until further notice, without the Olsons facing arrest ... 18 acres in August when Trempealeau County Circuit Court Judge John Damon awarded ownership of the land to Mark and Ellen Thorn under the state s adverse possession law. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Yard signs mark latest skirmish in dispute over property rights Oct 8, 2006
18 acres in August when a judge awarded ownership of the land to Mark and Ellen Thorn under the state s adverse possession law ... The hearing also ordered the Olsons to remove a sign on their property that states: Know adverse possession. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dousman homeowners over the line Sep 28, 2006
According to district officials, some of the homeowners questioned whether the land over the years has become their own through adverse possession, a law that allows transfer of ownership of a piece of property after its continued use over an extended time. School District officials said, however, the law does not apply when the land is publicly owned. (Kettle Moraine Index, WI)
What is due diligence? Sep 12, 2006
In 2005 the homeowners sued us for adverse possession of the land we had previously offered to sell them to correct their encroachment. Two questions: What is due diligence for an attorney/ landowner regarding awareness of his or her lot lines. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bangladesh promises to plug terror Aug 28, 2006
The two sides also decided to maintain a status quo in areas under adverse possession ... The two sides also noted the decision of the JBWG to meet annually and undertake a joint visit to the enclaves and areas under adverse possession without prejudice to each other s positions. (India Times)
Neighbors await ruling on land spat Aug 25, 2006
Ransley argued that his family maintained the property since the 1970s and then bought it in 2002 in an adverse possession, which allows a person who maintains a property for 10 years to become its owner. The maintenance law also applies to a previous owners maintenance, as in Reillys case. (Post-Tribune)
Land battle involves 6 feet Aug 24, 2006
But Reilly claims that since the 6-foot strip has been maintained by her and the previous owner it is hers by the law of adverse possession. The civil trial continues today. (Post-Tribune)
BDR firing on border part of a bigger gameplan? Aug 16, 2006
BDR claimed India was in "adverse possession" of the land but BSF officials proved the claim as false and rejected the status quo demand, saying it was a demarcated position on the International Border. Bangladesh then sought a reference to "higher headquarters", a euphemism for New Delhi, which too was rejected. (India Times, India -- Community News)
The right to posses land Aug 7, 2006
The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) could also add to the law to provide for adverse possession, a legal doctrine allowing a court to transfer actual title of property to a party whose use has gone unchallenged for a certain period of time, usually seven years or longer. This is not a complete solution because it undermines the original right of ownership held by indigenous peoples, but adverse possession could be temporarily employed to stop divestiture of ownership for economic... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Assam-Bangladesh border sealing to be over year-end Jul 31, 2006
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, however, told parliament that the two sq km of land was not forcibly encroached but was under adverse possession of Bangladesh. India has previously charged that Bangladeshi citizens enter Indian territory illegally across the porous border. (India eNews.com)
Neighbors feud over property Jul 30, 2006
Theres a little nugget in the law called adverse possession that allows for a person to ultimately own a piece of land if that person has maintained it for a certain number of years. That is Reillys and Kerrs claim. (Post-Tribune)
State's Top Court Removes Queens Judge From Office Jun 14, 2006
Separately, the court ruled 7-0 against a couple from the Warren County town of Queensbury who sought to overturn lower court decisions granting part of their land to a neighbor under the state's adverse possession law. Dating back to English common law, the statute allows a person to get title to land from the actual owner simply by using the land. (WNBC.com, NY)
Effort to revitalize trolley trail on track Jun 3, 2006
With railway companies, there s no such thing as adverse possession, Ms. Felley said, explaining that a property owner cannot own a railway right-of-way because he or she has maintained it for years. As work on the trail progresses, Ms. Felley said the conservancy is addressing how to revive an old trolley line that in some places has remained untouched since the tracks were removed nearly 70 years ago. (Scranton Times, PA)
Ranch, property owner lock horns over land May 4, 2006
Her family has been threatened by Teen Ranch with a seldom-used legal manoeuvre called "adverse possession," akin to squatters' rights, said de Pea ... As a result, Mitchell doesn't think Teen Ranch has much of an argument for adverse possession, because "they'd have to remove the rightful owners from the property.". (Toronto Star -- GTA)
Will India accommodate Bangladesh? Mar 17, 2006
Will India accommodate Bangladesh. Friday, March 17, 2006. (Hindustan Times, India)
Property rights up for court review Feb 21, 2006
He won under the law of adverse possession, which dates back 200 years ... Betty Little of Queensbury said she is introducing a bill that would bar a person who knowingly occupies another person's land from taking it under the adverse possession law ... Dating back to English common law, the law of adverse possession allows a person to get title to land from the actual owner simply by using the land. (Albany Times Union)
