How long can do I have to squat on a piece of land before it becomes legally mine?

Question

This guy in england recieved a 4 million dollar plot of land for squatting on it for 21 years in england.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/05/25/1179601611612.html?from=top5

So how long in say florida?

Answer 1

Your question is not so simple. First of all, there is no such thing as "Squatter's Rights". It's called Adverse Possession. And there are several flavors of AP which have their own statutory requirments that must be met.

For example, in florida:

Adverse possession under color of title (Fla. Stat. section 95.16)
An adverse possessor can claim property under color of title if he meets the following two conditions:

The adverse possessor must show that the claim of title to the land is based on a recorded written document (even if faulty). The adverse possessor must genuinely believe this document to be the correct claim of title (see Bonifay v. Dickson, 459 So. 2d 1089 [1st DCA 1984]; 2 Fla. Jur. Adverse Possession section 10; Seton v. Swann, 650 So. 2d 35 [Fla. 1995]).

The adverse possessor must show possession of the property by doing one of the following to the land for at least seven years:

Cultivating or making improvements.

Protecting by a substantial enclosure (usually a fence).

If not enclosed, using the land for the supply of food or fencing timber for husbandry or the ordinary use of the occupant.

Partly improving a portion of a recognized lot or single farm, making the unimproved part, if in the custom of the area, considered occupied.

Adverse possession without color of title (Fla. Stat. section 95.18)
When an individual continuously occupies a property for seven consecutive years, lacking any legal document to support a claim to the land's title, he may establish adverse possession by: filing a return with the county appraisers within one year of entry onto the property, and paying all taxes and liens assessed during possession of the property.
The property is considered possessed only if the individual:


Cultivated or improved the land, or

Protected the land by a substantial enclosure, which is usually a fence (see Mullins v. Culbert, 898 So.2d 1149 [Fla. 2005]). Tax deed alone is insufficient to establish adverse possession or color of title (see Bentz v. McDaniel, 872 So. 2d 978).

In Missouri, the duration of such possession is ten (10) years. Missouri Code §516.010-.030 And the requirements under color of title and without title are practically the same.

Answer 2

the technique you're pertaining to is asserted as "detrimental possession". That little bit of hassle-free regulation specifies which you meet each and each of here situations a million. Open and infamous use. which potential you outfitted something on the valuables that definitely everyone can see 2. devoid of the certainty or consent of the owner 3. That the open and infamous use could desire to have latest for no less than 20 consecutive years in a minimum of three out of each and every 4 season each and every a sort of years i do no longer think of you may meet the same old the regulation demands.

Answer 3

FLORIDA LAW:

Adverse possession occurs when a person loses title to his property because another person has occupied the land for at least seven years, resulting in overlapping legal descriptions. In addition to the seven-year requirement, in order for an individual to adversely possess another's land, the individual must also possess the land in an open, notorious, and visible manner such that it conflicts with the owner's right to the property. Thus, A cannot adversely possess B's land if A has B's permission to be on B's land. Furthermore, A must possess the land continuously for a period of seven years and the possession must be exclusive to the use of others and the owner. It is important to note that since B has legal title to the land, A must clearly prove the requirements for adverse possession (see Downing v. Bird, 100 So. 2d 57 [Fla. 1958]; 2 Fla. Jur. 2d Adverse Possession sections 8-36). In addition to these basic requirements for adverse possession, Florida law requires that an adverse possessor occupy the land for at least seven years and meet either of the two following requirements: adverse possession under color of title or adverse possession without color of title.

The requirements for adverse possession are very strict. The person claiming adverse possession must possess the land openly, notoriously, and in a visible manner such that it is in conflict with the owner's right to the property. In addition, this person must either have some sort of title on which to base claim of title or the person must have paid property taxes on the land claimed to be adversely possessed. Of final note, the person must possess the land continuously and exclusively for at a period of at least seven years.

Answer 4

It depends on the state, and although I don't know about Florida per se, you should check it out. There are very specific rules, and it does happen. I once knew a fellow who was buying land at auction, and we made a driving trip to check on his properties to make sure nobody was squatting. You do have to protect your rights if you are an owner.

If you are thinking of being a squatter, don't. It is low and stinky, and you would have to live with yourself.

Answer 5

You have to squat until your thigh muscles start shaking.

Answer 6

there are no squatters rights in FL. the only state i know of that still utalizes those rights is missouri.

Answer 7

Keep squatting until someone plants their foot in your *** for trespassing on their property.....

Answer 8

Here it is straight form the horses mouth..FLorida Homestead Act..................very interesting.
http://www.netside.net/~c3i/act.htm

Answer 9

lol thats a funny story