Q: If a right of way has been in place for 60 years but the street dept has not used It, and now wants to take part of
Front yards can the law of adverse
Possession be used?
A:
Your question is a bit vague. However, The law of adverse possession has a 10-year rule when your claim is against a private person or company. The rule is 30-years for an adverse claim against a government or municipality.
There are strict rules with an adverse possession claim. One of the rules is that the adverse possession must be continuous for the whole time. No gaps in possession.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck!
A: The short answer is no, you cannot adversely possess property against a government entity.
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