Property Ownership
In Maine, adverse possession allows a trespasser to acquire title to land after:
A5 years of open, continuous, hostile, and actual use
B10 years of open, continuous, hostile, and actual use
C20 years of open, continuous, hostile, and actual use✓ Correct
D30 years of open, continuous, hostile, and actual use
Explanation
Maine requires 20 years of open, continuous, hostile, actual, and exclusive possession for a claimant to acquire title through adverse possession.
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