Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

The owner died two years ago and her house has been vacant ever since. She has no known relatives. If I pay the back taxes and keep up with them, is there a way that I could legally squat there and then eventually claim the house?


Asked on 6/16/10, 10:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Yes. You will have to "squat" for over 10 years to acquire title by adverse possession.

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Answered on 6/17/10, 5:13 am


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