What does ‘Squatter’s Rights’ Mean? How does Adverse Possession work?

Often referred to as squatter’s rights, an application for adverse possession enables a third-party non-proprietor to claim a legal right over someone else’s land.  This is dealt with differently to a person who refuses to leave a property. The origins can be traced to medieval England where it was a solution to the lack of... Read more »

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What is Adverse Possession?

What is Adverse Possession? An application for adverse possession enables a third-party non-proprietor to claim a legal right over someone else’s land.  The origins can be traced to medieval England where it was a solution in the absence of written records allowing individuals who openly occupied land continuously for a specified period to claim ownership... Read more »

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