Property Ownership

In Rhode Island, 'adverse possession' allows a person to acquire title to land if they possess it for how many years?

A5 years
B10 years✓ Correct
C15 years
D20 years

Explanation

In Rhode Island, the statutory period for adverse possession is 10 years of open, notorious, hostile, actual, and continuous possession. If these elements are met, the possessor may file a quiet title action to obtain legal ownership.

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