Property Ownership
Under Virginia law, adverse possession requires continuous, hostile, open, actual use for how many years?
A5 years
B10 years
C15 years✓ Correct
D20 years
Explanation
Virginia Code § 55.1-2305 requires adverse possession for 15 years (with color of title, the period may be shorter under certain conditions). The use must be actual, continuous, open and notorious, exclusive, and hostile (without the owner's permission).
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