Adverse Possession of Land

Adverse possession of land is possession of land similar to a squatter’s right to land. It gives to a person ownership of a part of another’s lands because of the way that person has used the lands for a period of time. Fenced lands relating to a surveyed property...

A Garden in Cottage Country

Squatters’ rights are alive and well in cottage country! Here is a case which was decided in February. John and George were neighbours in cottage country. Both used their properties as seasonal summer cottages. John claimed squatters’ rights over 15 feet of George’s...