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How does the new Act affect squatters (i.e. people claiming title by adverse possession)?

April 26, 2017ACT adverse affect claiming people possession squatters title

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How does the new Act affect squatters (i.e. people claiming title by adverse possession)?

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A squatter on registered land can now apply to be registered as owner of that land if he has been in adverse possession of it (i.e. been squatting there unchallenged) for at least 10 years. See Practice Guide 4 for further information.