Property Ownership

What is the statutory period for adverse possession in North Carolina?

A5 years
B10 years
C15 years
D20 years✓ Correct

Explanation

North Carolina requires 20 years of continuous adverse possession for a claim of title by adverse possession (reduced to 7 years with color of title and payment of taxes).

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