_________ occurs when a person acquires ownership on a piece of property by adversely possessing a parcel of land for the period of time specified by a state statute.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adverse possession occurs when a person acquires ownership on a piece of property by adversely possessing a parcel of land for the period of time specified by a state statute. This means that if someone uses or occupies a piece of land without the owner's permission for a certain amount of time (usually at least 20 years), the legal owner may lose their ownership rights and the adverse possessor can become the new legal owner.

_________ Occurs When a Person Acquires Ownership on a Piece