If an improvement to property was wrongfully made by an individual other than the owner,the owner will be allowed to acquire title to the improved property without having to pay the improver for the value of the improvements.

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This is the legal principle of "unjust enrichment." If someone else makes improvements on a property without the owner's permission or contract, the owner can benefit from the increased value without compensating the improver. However, if there was a valid agreement or contract between the owner and the improver, the owner may be required to compensate them for the value of the improvements.

If an Improvement to Property Was Wrongfully Made by an Individual