How to obtain ownership of an abandoned alley between 2 properties?
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How to obtain ownership of an abandoned alley between 2 properties?
Between my home and neighbor’s is an abandoned alley that has not been used by the borough in 30 years. Per the borough manager I can file with the county to have this property divided between my neighbor and I. He alluded to this process as a quiet title. Is this the correct method to obtain rightful ownership or is there another avenue such as adverse possession?
Asked on April 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Michael Duffy / Duffy Law, LLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Hi there,
There have to be grounds for a quiet title action. It sounds like this would be a public thoroughfare, even though it's unused. Your grounds for a quiet title action are limited in such a case. Likely your most realistic course of action would be to have the borough transfer title to you and your neighbor.
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