Is there such a thing as squatters rights in wv?

[vemados]

Where can I find the laws if there are any? Is there any kind of law in West Virginia where property becomes yours after living on it so long?

[ji]

Where can I find the laws if there are any? Is there any kind of law in West Virginia where property becomes yours after living on it so long?

[darik]

It's ten years, but understand that also requires the titled owner to not dispute the tenants claim of ownership.

[alburt]

The payment of taxes on a piece of land is normally immaterial to a claim of adverse possession, regardless of who has paid them.

West Virginia cases have recognized claims for adverse possession when all of the following elements have taken place:

(l)the land has been held "adversely" or "hostilely" - usually meaning that the owner of the land has not given permission

(2) the possession of the land has been actual - usually meaning that the person claiming adverse possession has physically been on the land

(3) Possession has been open and notorious - generally meaning that it has been evident, not hidden in some way

(4) Possession has been exclusive - generally meaning that the person who claims ownership through adverse possession is the only one who can make that claim

(5) Possession has been continuous for at least 10 years - generally meaning that the claimant, or a person whom he/she got the property from, had to have been using the property for a minimum of 10 years

(6) Pssession is made under claim of title or color of title - generally meaning that the person acts as if the land is his/hers

Normally, all of these elements must have been met and the person claiming the land must then apply for the courts to settle the title on him/her.

To learn more about WV and adverse possession, you can read the following information:

[aldric13]

Yes it is called paying off the mortgage on YOUR home or property.

Squatter = low down good for nothing wanting something for nothing and god forbid they get a JOB and earn whatever they want.