Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Can a person and their family move into an empty building and cliam adverse possession or 'squatters right' if so how long would they have to be in possession of the property.


Asked on 6/22/10, 7:16 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Caroline Palmer Law firm of Caroline Palmer

They must be in possession for 20 years from the time you learned they were in possession.

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Answered on 6/22/10, 10:31 am
Stephen Messutta

YEARS

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Answered on 6/22/10, 10:31 am
Walter Palmer Law Office of Walter Palmer

Plus the title holder has to know about it and let it continue.

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Answered on 6/22/10, 10:39 am


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