Property Ownership

In Arizona, 'adverse possession' requires that possession be:

AWith the owner's knowledge and permission
BActual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile (without permission), and continuous for the statutory period of 10 years✓ Correct
CWitnessed by a notary public and recorded with the county
DAccompanied by payment of rent to the owner

Explanation

Arizona's adverse possession statute requires: actual possession, open and notorious (visible, obvious use), exclusive (not shared with the true owner), hostile (without the owner's permission), and continuous for 10 years. If the adverse possessor pays property taxes during this period, the statutory period may be reduced.

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