If I was to practice Adverse Possession would that put me at a high risk of going to jail/prison or am I protected due to Adverse Possession / rights for housing? What would I have to do to ensure I would NOT go to jail or have my possessions seized without prior warning/knowledge?
2007-11-15 09:36:45 · 2 answers · asked by Am 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Adverse possesion is a real estate term. It means you can claim ownership to a piece of real estate if you've occupied it "openly and notoriously" for a set number of years.
If, prior to the end of that time, the owner discovers that you're on his property, he can kick you off it and probably have you arrested for trespass. If you have possesions on his property he has to take only very limited care in looking after them if you go to jail.
"What would I have to do to ensure I would NOT go to jail or have my possessions seized without prior warning/knowledge?"
Keep off other peoples property.
Richard
2007-11-15 09:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Adverse possession is not what you think it is. Maybe you mean forcible detainer or repossession?
2007-11-15 10:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by phab_4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋