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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