Property Ownership

Tacking is a doctrine used in adverse possession that allows a claimant to:

AAttach improvements to real property
BAdd their period of possession to a prior possessor's period to meet the statutory requirement✓ Correct
CCombine two adjacent parcels under a single deed
DAssert mineral rights based on surface ownership

Explanation

Tacking allows an adverse possession claimant to add their period of continuous possession to that of a prior possessor (to whom they are in privity) to meet the statutory requirement. This allows the required period to be met across multiple owners.

Related Tennessee Property Ownership Questions

Practice More Tennessee Real Estate Questions

1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Tennessee Quiz →