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Joined Nov 30, 2010
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Does US have squatters rights the same as UK etc, after 10 yrs you own the land/property?
Maybe 30 years ago I saw something about hostile trespass, "perfecting" a title after x number of years. I don't know if it was merely an easement like a dirt road or some amount of land like a squatter's cabin. Not much help, but it's a clue.
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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Does US have squatters rights the same as UK etc, after 10 yrs you own the land/property?
It varies by state and can be absurdly in favor of the squatter. If someone squats in your home and they make it through one night with their clothes there, they begin to gain rights. It's rare but a genuine risk when you go on vacation. Someone can basically squat in your home and by the time you return, you can't get back into your own home. This topic came up here in the past.
 

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shortbus

Joined Sep 30, 2009
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It varies by state and can be absurdly in favor of the squatter. If someone squats in your home and they make it through one night with their clothes there, they begin to gain rights. It's rare but a genuine risk when you go on vacation. Someone can basically squat in your home and by the time you return, you can't get back into your own home. This topic came up here in the past.
In Ohio, this can happen if you ask a girl to live with you. You then can't get her thrown out of the house.
 
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