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Under Illinois law, adverse possession requires continuous occupation for:
Correct Answer
D) 20 years
Illinois requires 20 years of continuous, open, notorious, hostile, and exclusive possession to claim title through adverse possession.
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A
5 yearsB
7 yearsC
10 yearsD
20 yearsVideo Explanation3 min
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Related Topics:
property-boundaries-disputestitle-examination-processproperty-rights-transfer
Key Terms:
adverse possession735 ILCS 5/13-10120 yearshostile possessionquiet title
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The bundle of rights describes the rights associated with property ownership, allowing owners to use, control, enjoy, exclude others from, and dispose of the property.
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