p. 47715. Adverse Possession and the Limitation Acts
- Barbara BoguszBarbara BoguszLecturer in Law, University of Leicester
- and Roger SextonRoger SextonFormer Senior Lecturer in Law, Nottingham Trent University
Abstract
Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the basic principles for adverse possession; adverse possession against land which is subject to a lease; and the complex rules applicable where adverse possession is taken against land which is registered title. It covers the rationale of adverse possession; possession giving a right to sue trespassers; the Limitation Act 1980; commencement of adverse possession; offence of squatting in a residential building; preventing the acquisition of title by adverse possession; and the effect of adverse possession.
