Property Ownership

An adverse possession claim in West Virginia requires the claimant's use to be:

AVisible, continuous, hostile, and for the statutory period required by WV law✓ Correct
BOccasional and with the owner's permission
CDocumented in a deed recorded in the county
DAuthorized by the local zoning board

Explanation

Adverse possession in West Virginia requires the use to be actual, visible/notorious, continuous, hostile (without the owner's permission), and exclusive for the statutory period. A successful claim can result in the claimant obtaining title.

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