Property Ownership
A Washington property owner's neighbor builds a fence 2 feet over the property line. If the encroachment continues for 10 years without permission, the neighbor may claim ownership through:
AEasement by prescription
BAdverse possession✓ Correct
CBoundary line agreement
DEncroachment license
Explanation
If the neighbor's encroachment meets all requirements — actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, continuous for 10 years — the neighbor may claim title by adverse possession under RCW 7.28.
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