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Adverse Possession: Continuous Trespassers' Rights<\/h1>\n
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Trespassing, the act of entering someone’s private property without permission, is illegal. But suppose a trespasser continues trespassing<\/a> for an extended period of time. The law may give the trespasser the right to stay on (or pass through) the land under certain circumstances. Typically, however, the trespasser must be:<\/p>\r\n