California's squatter laws allow for 5-year adverse possession through tax payments, recently involving film producer John Powers Middleton's mansions.
California's squatter laws allow individuals to establish tenancy rights after 30 days and to claim ownership through adverse possession after five years of paying property taxes. Recent incidents include squatters occupying two mansions owned by film producer John Powers Middleton. Landlords must file unlawful detainer lawsuits to remove squatters. Squatter laws vary by state, each with its own requirements and timeframes.
October 12, 2024
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