Property Ownership
Adverse possession in Tennessee requires possession that is open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous for at least:
A5 years
B7 years✓ Correct
C10 years
D20 years
Explanation
Tennessee's adverse possession statute requires continuous, open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile possession of another's property for at least 7 years (under color of title) or 20 years (without color of title) before a claim can be established.
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