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The adverse possessor must either: Have a defective document which tries (but fails) to transfer title of the property to the possessor (?color of title?), or. The possessor must actually occupy the property with the intent to claim the title to the property (?claim of right?).
You can file for adverse possession in Texas by filing a lawsuit in county court. Successful adverse possession claims are rare, and the evidentiary requirements are substantial, because adverse possession involves a court taking someone's property and giving it to someone else.
All states require at least three years to establish a claim for adverse possession; some require up to 30 years.
Regular property inspections can alert the true owner to any unauthorized use and are always beneficial to ensure your property is unoccupied. Leasing the property can also effectively thwart any claims of adverse possession since it delineates a legal agreement between the owner and occupant.
How to File Adverse Possession in Texas Five Requirements for Adverse Possession. Actual and Exclusive Possession. Open and Notorious Possession. Continuous Possession for a Specified Period. Hostile or Adverse Possession. Claim of Right or Color of Title. ?Tacking? in Adverse Possession Cases.