Property Ownership
In Iowa, adverse possession requires the claimant to occupy the property openly, continuously, hostile/under claim of right, and exclusively for at least:
A5 years
B10 years✓ Correct
C20 years
D15 years
Explanation
Iowa Code requires 10 years of continuous, open, hostile, actual, and exclusive possession for a successful adverse possession claim. The claimant must also typically show payment of property taxes in Iowa.
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