Property OwnershipQuestion 12 of 120
To acquire title by adverse possession in California, a claimant generally must, among other requirements, occupy the land openly and:
a.For at least 3 years
b.Only with the owner's permission
c.Without paying any property taxes
d.Pay the property taxes for five years
Explanation
California requires an adverse possessor to pay the property taxes on the claimed land for the full five-year statutory period. The possession must also be open, notorious, hostile, exclusive, and continuous. Possession with the owner's permission is not hostile and cannot ripen into title.
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