Property Ownership
In Oregon, a real property owner who discovers their neighbor has been using a path across their property for 15 years can do which of the following to prevent adverse possession or a prescriptive easement?
ANothing can be done after 10 years
BGrant the neighbor a written revocable license, clearly establishing that the use is permissive and not hostile✓ Correct
CFile a complaint with OREA
DContact the county surveyor
Explanation
One element of adverse possession and prescriptive easement is that the use must be 'hostile' (without the owner's permission). By granting a written revocable license acknowledging the use is permissive, the Oregon property owner converts the hostile use to permissive use — eliminating hostility and preventing the neighbor from claiming adverse possession or a prescriptive easement.
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