Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Abandoned Property
How do I obtain property that the owner has been deceased since 1995 and seems to have no existing relatives? The property is in bad condition and I am interested in purchasing it and cleaning it up.
Asked on 2/19/09, 4:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: Abandoned Property
You can adversely possess it for 10 years, pay taxes, and then, after you prove up the requirements for adverse possession, get a declaratory judgment from the court that declares you the owner.
Answered on 2/20/09, 9:00 am
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: Abandoned Property
You can adversely possess it for 10 years, pay taxes, and then, after you prove up the requirements for adverse possession, get a declaratory judgment from the court that declares you the owner.
Answered on 2/20/09, 9:00 am
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