Question

Lisa lives next to a vacant plot that belongs to Carol. Carol has never visited the plot in the last 20 years during which period, Lisa has taken care of it by fencing the plot and mowing the grass. If this continues, Lisa will be able to claim ownership of land based on:

Answer 1

Answer:

Adverse possession.

Explanation:

In this scenario, Lisa lives next to a vacant plot that belongs to Carol. Carol has never visited the plot in the last 20 years during which period, Lisa has taken care of it by fencing the plot and mowing the grass. If this continues, Lisa will be able to claim ownership of land based on adverse possession.

In Real estate law, Adverse possession is a legal principle which allows a non-owner individual to possess a piece of land and gain title with the exclusion of the real owner, after a certain period of time.

However, the non-owner occupant must proof to the court of law meets the following requirements;

1. Continuous.

2. Hostile.

3. Open.

4. Actual.

5. Exclusive.