Adverse possession offers an intriguing legal mechanism that permits someone to claim rightful possession of real property by possessing it openly, continuously, and exclusively for a specified period, even without the owner's consent. This process rejects traditional notions of property rights. Essentially, if an individual uses another person's l

The terrain of squatting can be a tricky one, filled with legal grey areas. Although many view it as simply commandeering someone else's home, there are actually defined rules surrounding squatters' rights. These rights vary greatly depending on your jurisdiction. {For example, in some regions, a squatter who has continuously occupied a property