Unless someone has adverse possession, the law presumes and owner to be in possession of his or her property.

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This is because the law recognizes the right of the property owner to enjoy and use their property as they see fit, and therefore assumes that they are in possession of it unless evidence to the contrary is presented. Adverse possession occurs when someone takes possession of another person's property without their permission and openly uses it for a certain period of time, after which they may be able to claim legal ownership of the property.

Unless Someone Has Adverse Possession, the Law Presumes and Owner