Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in United Kingdom

how long do sqwatters have the right to a bulding?

how long do sqwatters have the right to a building before they have to go? and how long does the building have to be empty before sqwatters rights are acctivated?


Asked on 12/01/01, 6:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sean Wilken 39 Essex St

Re: how long do sqwatters have the right to a bulding?

Squatters have no "right" to a building at all. If, however, they remain in possession for 12 years, they acquire title to the property by adverse possession and cannot then be evicted.

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Answered on 12/03/01, 3:00 am


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