Property Ownership
What is adverse possession and what are Ohio's requirements?
AGovernment taking without compensation
BAcquiring title through open, notorious, continuous, hostile use for 21 years in Ohio✓ Correct
CAcquiring title through a court judgment
DTaking property through tax sale
Explanation
Ohio requires 21 years of actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile (without permission), and continuous possession to acquire title by adverse possession (ORC 2305.04).
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