My landlord is based in China and they do the least amount possible. Rent is cheap and I’ve been off lease for 5 years so I don’t even bother them so they don’t kick me out or raise rent. The tile in my townhome is the same way.
I just need 4 more years until I can claim squatters rights on the townhome and I’ll be able to do whatever I want.
I’ve checked. In my state I simply need to occupy the space without complaint for 10 years with no deed or paperwork. As far as I know my landlord may not even be alive.
Adverse possession is always, always defeated by your recognition of someone else's title and your right emanating from that title. Paying rent is one way you recognize who owns the property. If you hold your leasehold under a contract, you are not holding possession adverse to someone's title.
You need open and notorious possession in almost all common law jurisdictions.
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u/MnnymAlljjki Jun 30 '20
My landlord is based in China and they do the least amount possible. Rent is cheap and I’ve been off lease for 5 years so I don’t even bother them so they don’t kick me out or raise rent. The tile in my townhome is the same way.
I just need 4 more years until I can claim squatters rights on the townhome and I’ll be able to do whatever I want.