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In Iowa, the statutory period required for adverse possession is how many years?
Correct Answer
B) 10 years
Under Iowa Code § 614.1, the statutory period for adverse possession is 10 years. The claimant must demonstrate continuous, open, notorious, hostile, and exclusive possession of the property for the full 10-year period.
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Related Topics:
prescriptive-easementquiet-titlefence-line-disputesIowa-specific
Key Terms:
adverse possession10 yearsIowa§560.1hostile
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