Property Ownership

In Colorado, a 'quiet title action' may be necessary after adverse possession because:

AAdverse possession automatically updates the county records
BThe adverse possessor must go to court to have their title legally recognized and the record title quieted✓ Correct
CThe original owner must approve the adverse possession claim
DThe county assessor must first change the ownership records

Explanation

Even if all elements of adverse possession are met, the adverse possessor must file a quiet title action in court to obtain a court judgment recognizing their ownership. Without this judgment, the original owner remains the record title holder.

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