Property Ownership
What is 'adverse possession' in Nevada property law?
AA property tax lien held by an adverse creditor
BA legal doctrine allowing a person to acquire title to property by openly, notoriously, continuously, exclusively, and hostilely possessing it for the statutory period — 5 years in Nevada with color of title and tax payment✓ Correct
CA court order preventing adverse use of a property
DThe right of the state to reclaim abandoned property after 10 years
Explanation
Adverse possession (NRS 40.090) allows a possessor to gain title by satisfying five requirements: open and notorious possession (visible to anyone), hostile (without owner's permission), actual use, exclusive possession, and continuous for the statutory period. In Nevada, the period is 5 years when the possessor has color of title and pays property taxes. Rural Nevada has seen adverse possession disputes involving ranch boundaries and BLM-adjacent properties.
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