What are squatter’s rights?
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What are squatter’s rights?
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Asked on October 20, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
"Squatter's rights" refers to the legal right to use the property of someone else in the absence of an owner to force an eviction. Over time, this right may eventually be converted to title to the property by something known as "Adverse Possession". Here is a link to an article that will explian further: https://real-estate-law.freeadvice.com/real-estate-law/real-estate-law/adverse-possession-squater-rights.htm
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