Q: The previous owner of our property stole land from our neighbor to expand driveway 10 years ago who legally owns It now
Our neighbor is trying to cut into our driveway to get back to original land plots but she never disputed it when the previous owner took her land and we bought it with the driveway as is
A:
Adverse possession is recognized under Connecticut Law and requires a 15 year period, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-575.
Adverse possession is a method of acquiring title to real estate, accomplished by an open, visible, and exclusive possession uninterruptedly for a 15-year period.
Do not let your neighbor cut into your property, call the police if she does and explain to them this is a civil matter and your neighbor needs to bring you to court, she cannot dig into your driveway.
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