Property Ownership

Under Oregon's adverse possession statute, a claimant must possess the property for at least how many years to perfect a claim?

A5 years
B7 years
C10 years✓ Correct
D20 years

Explanation

Oregon's adverse possession statute (ORS 105.620) requires 10 years of continuous, open, notorious, actual, exclusive, and hostile possession. The possessor may also be required to have paid property taxes on the disputed area. After 10 years of meeting all requirements, the adverse possessor may bring a quiet title action to establish legal ownership.

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