NSW ADVERSE POSSESSIONS

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Knightmare

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I have been permanently residing at my parents' estate for over five years. The executor ha failed to distribute the assets - particularly the house. Can I claim ownership of the house under "adverse possession' laws in NSW?
 

Nighthelyn

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24 September 2014
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Dear Knightmare,

No. Adverse possession in NSW requires evidence of 12 years of continuous “exerted dominion over the land” and it needs to be against the owner’s - children of owners are presumed to occupy the property in accordance to the owners’ wishes unless proven otherwise. It’s pretty difficult and technical.

Good luck!

-Nighthelyn
 
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