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[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

So I googled the term to learn more, and it varies by state but...

Sounds like you need to

  • be on the property for 2-30 years
  • not hide that you're using it
  • have people think you actually own it
  • be hostile in the take over (permission by owner negates this and disallows adverse posession)
  • be using the land (living on, working on etc)
  • legal owner must not be using the property.
  • must be continuously using the property for the whole statutory period (2 to 30 years) or it resets

Edit: and in Texas the period is 10y