Property Ownership
What is 'adverse possession' and what are California's requirements?
AA government taking of property; requires compensation
BAcquiring legal title to another's land by open, notorious, hostile, continuous possession under a claim of right for 5 years while paying property taxes✓ Correct
CPurchasing property below market value from a distressed seller
DLeasing property with an option to buy
Explanation
Adverse possession allows someone to acquire title to land by possessing it openly, notoriously, continuously, and hostilely for California's statutory period of 5 years while paying all property taxes. A court action is required to perfect the title.
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