Adverse Possession – the main points
On the topic of our recent Facebook post here is a brief summary of the main points that apply in a case of adverse possession, or “squatters rights”.
- 12 year period needed to establish legal title.
- There must be physical possession of the property.
- There must not be permission to be on the property from the legal owner at any stage.
- There can’t be any secrecy about the possession or occupation – use of the property must be open and visible.
- If you are the property owner, and someone has entered onto your land, you should try to have them sign an agreement, or otherwise carry out some act to show your ownership.
- If you are the person claiming squatters rights, and you have had 12 years unbroken occupation, then you should make an application to the Land Registry to have the title transferred to you.
Wolfe & Co. Solicitors
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Co. Cork
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