Possession By Adverse Possession


Definition of "Possession by adverse possession"

Carolyn Hurwitz
  RE/MAX Town Center

Way to acquire title to real estate when an occupant has been in actual, open, exclusive, and continuous occupancy of property for an extended period of time.


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