Squatter's Rights

Squatter’s rights, or adverse possession, is a legal principle allowing someone who openly occupies and uses a property without permission for a certain period to potentially claim legal ownership. Essentially, if a person continuously inhabits and maintains a property without the owner’s consent, meets specific state criteria, and the required time passes, they might gain legal rights to it. These laws encourage property use and maintenance, but requirements and durations vary by jurisdiction. It’s not a simple process and generally requires meeting strict legal conditions to successfully claim ownership.