Property Ownership
Adverse possession in Utah requires occupation that is:
ASecret and hidden from the owner
BOpen, notorious, hostile, exclusive, and continuous for 7 years under a color of title or 20 years without it✓ Correct
COnly 5 years of continuous occupation
DPermitted by the true owner
Explanation
To establish adverse possession in Utah, the claimant must show open and notorious (visible), hostile (without permission), exclusive, and continuous possession. Utah requires 7 years with color of title and payment of taxes, or up to 20 years without color of title.
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