Squatters Rights Laws - Landlord Doc

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Wisconsin Laws

Wisconsin's Affidavit of Interruption | Property Protection Playbook ⚖️

The brilliant aspect of this procedure is that it doesn't require you to prove anything or engage in costly litigation. It simply resets the clock, forcing any would-be property poacher to start their 20-year waiting period all over again.

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Washington Laws

Washington Squatters Rights Guide: Understanding Adverse Possession Laws

Washington recognizes two distinct types of adverse possession claims: common law (10-year period) and statutory (7-year period with additional requirements).

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Data Visuals & Charts

Property Rights Strictness Index: Squatters Rights Laws by State

The color-coded visualization offers an at-a-glance understanding of how your state ranks in protecting your ownership rights against potential adverse possession claims.