Connecticut Laws
Connecticut Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws and Property Protection
Connecticut requires squatters to occupy property continuously for 15 years before they can file an adverse possession claim
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Colorado Laws
Colorado Squatter's Rights Guide: SB 18-015, and Property Protection Strategies
In Colorado, squatters must maintain continuous possession for 18 years—one of the longest requirements nationwide. Any significant interruption restarts this timeline.
California Laws
California Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, Recent Developments, and Property Protection
The new trespassing notice system enables quicker police response to squatting situations without requiring the lengthy civil court process previously necessary.
Arkansas Laws
Arkansas Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, Act 238, and Property Protection
Even if a squatter remains on the property for the required time, they must also meet strict requirements, including open and notorious possession, exclusive control, payment of property taxes, and having "color of title," before they can initiate a legal claim for adverse possession.
Arizona Laws
Arizona Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, Legislative Developments, and Property Protection
The 2-year pathway represents one of the shortest adverse possession timeframes in the United States, creating significant risk for property owners who do not regularly monitor their investments.
Alaska Laws
Alaska Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, 2003 Amendment, and Property Protection
Through a 2003 amendment, Alaska effectively limits successful adverse possession claims to boundary disputes rather than deliberate property takeovers by squatters who knowingly occupy another's property.
Alabama Laws
Alabama Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, HB 182, and Property Protection
If a squatter's entry onto the property was unlawful, HB 182 allows property owners to request expedited removal by law enforcement after just 24 hours, potentially preventing the squatter from meeting the continuous residence requirement.
Florida Laws
Florida Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, HB 621, and Property Protection
While Florida law states that an individual may attempt to gain title and ownership of a property through adverse possession after residing there long-term for seven years, this process is significantly impacted by House Bill 621, Senate Bill 322 and Senate Bill 606
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