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Adverse Possession

Asked on Jul 12th, 2017 on Residential Real Estate - New York
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Have used property next to dock for accessing lake. Have done so exclusively (wife has) since 1975. Neighbor inherited adjacent property in 2010. They learned through a recent survey that said property is on their land.
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Estate Planning Attorney serving New York, NY
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You would not have a case for adverse possession, but you would have a case for an easement.  Different legal concept, but you can continue your use.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2017 at 7:34 AM

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