Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

squatters rights / adverse possession

We've taken care of a piece of land next to our home for over 40 years. A big company bought all the land around our neighborhood. Do we have any rights to that little piece of land?


Asked on 3/27/07, 7:41 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: squatters rights / adverse possession

Maybe. There are ceryain elemnts that have to be met before you can take someone else's land by "adverse possession." In any event, in order to cliam the land, you will need to file an action in the Land Court; I recommedn you seek counsel who is experienced in municipal law and real property litigation.

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Answered on 3/27/07, 7:56 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

squatters rights / adverse possession

If you are going to take an action to seek to assume title of this land, you should file an action to claim such rights, ASAP.

If you have any questions, or need assistance contact me.

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Answered on 3/27/07, 9:03 pm
Herbert Cooper Law Offices of Jameson & Cooper

Re: squatters rights / adverse possession

It depends. There are certain requirements for "adverse possession." Without knowing more, you certainly will need the assistance of legal counsel to vindicate any rights which you may have.

In the meantime, you should secure the evidence you have of what steps you took to assert control over the property, including any photographs relevant to the parcel, etc. It will be useful when speaking with counsel.

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Answered on 3/27/07, 9:26 pm


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