2006-08-21 12:27:32 · 6 answers · asked by baby-face 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
There is a squatter law in most states where if someone is on or using your land for an extended period of time (typically 5 years or more), they can lay claim to that property with a few stipulations:
1) You have not protested or reclaimed the land
2) They have, without your protest, made good and valuable investment in and on the property, either by the addition of a structure (building, fence, barn, etc.) or by maintenance (must be proved by maintenance records, invoices to maintenance companies (tree services, asphalt repair, lawn mowing services, etc.)
These people are usually the scum of the earth and deserve to be buried under the piece of land they are trying to steal from you.
Each state has different laws on squatter's rights. I would search under "squatter's rights" on the internet and find out your local laws about this.
Either way, if you fear your neighbor is trying to steal your land go to your neighbor immediately and inform him he is on your land and you want him off now. If he refuses, have a professional land survey done showing the exact boundary lines according to your deed and/or plat. The stake it out and tell him to get off or take you to court. If he refuses, call the police and file a report of trespassing.
Good luck burying that theif....chances are, these rednecks do not have the proof and required paperwork to steal your land.
2006-08-21 12:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by rheins2000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is non-material property , such as intellectual property. Examples of intellectual property are songs or poems you have written, and patents.
Non-material property can usually be copyrighted to protect it.
Using any part of a song, poem, etc. is stealing.
2006-08-21 12:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jack Of All 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told that someone who is using any part of you property, and is PAYING THE TAXES ON IT can claim it...
If someone is using your property, talk to them and explain to them either they can't use it anymore, or that you give them your permission to do so, just to be safe...
2006-08-21 13:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by ray of sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They couldn't possibly steal it if it belongs to you! What's going on ? Got some gypsies moving in?
2006-08-21 12:34:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- by using it over a long period of time without your protest.
2006-08-21 12:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Ask any songwriter.
2006-08-21 12:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by niceguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋