Several requirements must be met to grant this type of easement. Use of an easement must directly infringe the rights of the original property owner and must be done without the consent of the landowner.
If the landowner has the authorization to use the land, it would not be considered an adverse possession.
There must be evidence of continuous, uninterrupted use within the period established by state guidelines. The continuity criteria will not be met if use is too infrequent for a reasonable owner to object.
In general, all real estate occupations must be:
- Continuous:
All elements must always be met within the legal period (this period is
determined by the state). - Practical:
A person seeking adverse possession must also have physical possession. - Hostility:
Anyone looking for adverse possession does so without the owner’s consent.
Adverse possession is not needed if the landowner has provided consent. - Exclusive:
The property can only be occupied by an individual looking for adverse
possession. - Open
and Notorious: Anyone looking for adverse possession should own them
clearly and visibly.
All these conditions must be met for this type of easement
granted by adverse possession.