Property Ownership
Adverse possession in Iowa requires the occupation to be all of the following EXCEPT:
AOpen and notorious
BHostile (without the owner's permission)
CContinuous for the statutory period
DWitnessed by a notary✓ Correct
Explanation
Adverse possession in Iowa requires: open and notorious, hostile (without permission), actual, exclusive, and continuous possession for the statutory period (5 years in Iowa when taxes are paid, otherwise potentially longer). Notarial witnessing is not required.
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