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Pennsylvania's adverse possession statute requires occupation for:
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C) 21 years
Pennsylvania requires 21 years of continuous, open, notorious, hostile, and exclusive possession to claim title through adverse possession.
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10 yearsB
15 yearsC
21 yearsD
30 yearsVideo Explanation3 min
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property-boundary-disputeseasements-and-restrictionsproperty-title-examination
Key Terms:
adverse possession21 yearsPennsylvaniaquiet title42 Pa. C.S. § 5530
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