2016 House Bill 5546

Increase adverse possession claim holding period

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Patrick Somerville (R-23)

To increase the time a person must occupy or use property before claiming “adverse possession,” which is a doctrine that allows someone in open possession of property for a certain period of time to claim title to it. The bill would increase this period to 30 years.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary