Adverse possession

Possession of real property which is actual, hostile, open, notorious, exclusive, uninterrupted and continuous for the prescriptive period stipulated by state law. (In Colorado 18 years plus 2 years for disability.) Possessor usually has some claim or color of title, but does not have good record title.

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