Property Ownership
In Oklahoma, adverse possession requires the claimant to occupy the property:
AFor 5 years openly, continuously, exclusively, and hostilely
BFor 15 years openly, continuously, exclusively, and hostilely✓ Correct
CFor 10 years with written permission of the owner
DFor 20 years in any manner
Explanation
Oklahoma's adverse possession statute requires 15 years of actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile possession under color of title or claim of ownership. After 15 years, the possessor may acquire legal title.
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Key Terms to Know
Adverse Possession
A doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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