
Maine Laws
Maine Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws and Property Protection Strategies
Possession in Maine must be actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous for the entire 20-year period
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Maine Laws
Possession in Maine must be actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous for the entire 20-year period
Louisiana Laws
Louisiana requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 30 years before they can file an adverse possession claim (reduced to 10 years with "color of title")
Kentucky Laws
Kentucky requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 15 years before filing an adverse possession claim; under HB 10 squatters can now be removed by the police and treated as a criminal matter
Arkansas Laws
Kansas requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 15 years before they can file an adverse possession claim
Iowa Laws
Iowa only requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 5 years before they can file an adverse possession claim
Indiana Laws
With Senate Bill 70 set to take effect on July 1, 2025, Indiana is poised for significant changes in how unauthorized property occupation is handled throughout the state.
Illinois Law
Illinois requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 20 years before they can file a standard adverse possession claim
Idaho Laws
Idaho requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 20 years before filing an adverse possession claim
Hawaii Laws
With real estate values among the highest in the nation and unique property challenges on the islands, Hawaii's approach to unauthorized occupation requires particular vigilance.
Property Management Terms
The OCEAN framework serves as a mnemonic device to remember the essential elements required for a successful adverse possession claim.
Georgia Laws
With the implementation of HB 1017, Georgia has shifted from treating squatting as a purely civil matter to one with potential criminal implications, substantially strengthening property owners' rights.
Delaware Laws
Delaware continues to follow its outdated, traditional adverse possession framework, making vigilance by property owners even more critical.