Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

How long does a home have to be vacant to be considered abandoned?


Asked on 5/22/10, 7:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Your question is confusing. Do you mean a tenant leaves a home vacant?

If you were referring to "squatter's rights" which is a common question, there really is no such thing. Real estate is never considered abandoned if there is a titled owner unless that owner sells the home. A person can acquire interest in land through adverse possession, but that requires an open and notorious possession for 15 years or more.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 2:47 pm


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