adverse possession

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adverse possession

Occupation of property by one not the true owner, openly, notoriously, and continuously. See statute of limitations; squatter’s right; proscription.

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Housing minister Grant Shapps added: "No longer will there be so-called 'squatters rights'.

WE'LL PUT STOP TO SQUATTERS' RIGHTS; Ministers threaten jail time for offenders as charities warn move will victimise the vulnerable

"I know the issue is complicated by the fact the Travellers there do now have squatters rights but every attempt to liaise with them over other alternatives have been rebuffed."

Traveller camps fury over EUR300k clean-up bill; NOW IRISH COUNCILS HIT OUT AS EVICTION FIASCO RUMBLES ON

This process, known as claiming "squatters rights", is technically known as adverse possession.

Sit tight - the squat squad are homing in! Rise in squatters leaves more owners at risk of eviction bills

Although provisions in the Land Registration Act that came into force in 2003 overhaul the law as we know it relating to "squatters rights" ( or adverse possession ( of registered land, it is essential landowners register their land as quickly as possible to benefit from the new Act.

Be quick or you're rights are not worth a squat

If someone were to claim 'squatters rights' over your property the Land Registry has to tell you of the claim, at the address shown on their records.

Act quickly and know your rights

The so-called bishop took up squatters rights in the Larne Oratory in Co Antrim claiming he should be allowed to stay.

BUCKLEY WINS BATTLE TO STAY IN HIS HOUSE; Church ends bid to kick out gay cleric and lover

In his place (at least that's how I see it) is Rolf Lassgard who has, in fact, got squatters rights to the character.