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In Maine, the statutory period required for adverse possession is:
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C) 20 years
Under Maine law (14 M.R.S. § 801), a claimant must possess the property for at least 20 years continuously, openly, notoriously, hostilely, exclusively, and under a claim of right in order to acquire title by adverse possession. This 20-year period is longer than many other states and reflects Maine's statutory requirement.
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10 yearsB
15 yearsC
20 yearsD
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