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Minnesota Adverse Possession Laws<\/h1>\n
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What is Adverse Possession?<\/h2>\n

An individual who openly inhabits a property that he or she does not actually own and makes improvements over a certain period of time may be granted legal title under the legal doctrine of "adverse possession<\/a>." Technically, the waiting period reflects the statute of limitations for a trespassing lawsuit. Most states have adverse possession laws (often referred to as "squatters’ rights"), with slightly varying provisions, but generally require the person inhabiting the property to follow certain guidelines.<\/p>\n

For instance, the possession must be done:<\/p>\n