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Attorney Michael Campbell Explains How Long It Takes Someone To Steal Your Land Through Adverse Use!
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How long before adverse use ripens into a claim on your land? In Washington, the use must be open and notorious for at least seven years, says Pierce County attorney Michael Campbell. Other states set their own statutory periods—commonly six, seven, or ten years—so the window an owner has to object varies by jurisdiction.
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Answered by Michael Campbell · Pierce County, WA
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— the seven-year open-and-notorious period in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before adverse use becomes a claim?
In Washington, the use must be open and notorious for at least seven years before it can ripen into a claim on your land.
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