Property Ownership
In Florida, 'adverse possession' requires continuous, open, notorious, hostile, and actual possession for a period of:
A5 years with payment of property taxes✓ Correct
B7 years
C10 years
D20 years
Explanation
Florida's adverse possession statute (F.S. 95.18) requires 7 years of possession if there is a color of title and taxes are paid, or 7 years without color of title but with taxes paid. However, the most commonly tested form requires 7 years. The person claiming adverse possession must also file a return with the property appraiser and pay taxes.
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