Adverse Possession Requirements Explained

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Adverse possession in Maharashtra requires continuous, open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile possession for at least 12 years. If possession is given by a builder or their associate, it is not considered hostile. Legal options like breach of contract or specific performance may be more appropriate if possession was given in lieu of salary. Hostile possession involves occupying property without the owners consent and treating it as ones own for the required period.

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To claim adverse possession which nature of possession is allowed
Hi ****! Here are the key requirements for claiming adverse possession in Maharashtra:
- Possession must be continuous and uninterrupted for at least 12 years.
- Possession must be open and notorious, meaning the true owner is aware.
- Possession must be exclusive, not shared with others.
- Possession must be hostile, without the true owner's permission.
Do you need more details on any of these points?
Builder taken money and handed over possession is good ground to claim adverse possession
Hi ****! If the builder has taken money and handed over possession, it may not qualify as adverse possession because:
- Possession is not "hostile" since you have the owner's permission.
- It's not "adverse" if obtained through an agreement.
Would you like more information on legal actions you can take in this situation?
Example of hostile possession
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Hi ****! An example of hostile possession would be when someone occupies land without the owner's permission and treats it as their own for the required period. For instance, if a person builds a fence around a piece of land and uses it exclusively for 12 years without the owner's consent, this could be considered hostile possession.
Would you like more information on this topic or have any other questions?
Any other examples of hostile possession of flats
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Hi ****! Another example of hostile possession in the context of flats could be:
- If someone moves into a vacant flat without the owner's permission, lives there openly, and pays for all the maintenance and utilities for 12 years without any interference from the owner, this could be considered hostile possession.
Do you have any other questions or need more details?
Does this is not an encroachment
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Encroachment typically involves illegal intrusion onto another person's property, whereas adverse possession requires certain conditions to be met over a period of time.
Would you like more details on the differences between encroachment and adverse possession?
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Hi ****! Here are the key differences between encroachment and adverse possession:
- Encroachment: Illegal intrusion onto another person's property without permission.
- Adverse Possession: Requires continuous, open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile possession for at least 12 years.
Would you like to know more about any specific aspect of these differences?
Any idea to prove adverse possession of flat
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Hi ****! To prove adverse possession of a flat, you would generally need to demonstrate:
- Continuous and uninterrupted possession for at least 12 years.
- Open and notorious possession, so the true owner is aware.
- Exclusive possession, not shared with others.
- Hostile possession without the true owner's permission.
Do you need more information on how to gather evidence for these points?
Idea to prove hostile possession of flat
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Hi ****! To prove hostile possession of a flat, you could consider the following strategies:
- Documenting Continuous Use: Keep records of your uninterrupted use of the flat for over 12 years.
- Notorious Possession: Show that your possession was open and obvious to neighbors and the true owner.
- Exclusive Possession: Demonstrate that you were the sole occupant of the flat.
- Hostile Possession: Prove that you occupied the flat without the true owner's permission.
Would you like more specific examples or guidance on gathering evidence for these points?
How can a person enter flat without consent of true owner
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Hi ****! Entering a flat without the consent of the true owner would likely be considered illegal and could lead to serious legal consequences, including charges of trespassing or encroachment. It's important to handle such matters legally and ethically.
Is there a specific situation or issue you're facing regarding this?
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It seems like your situation may not strictly fall under adverse possession, especially if possession was obtained with the builder's consent. You might explore other legal options like breach of contract or seeking compensation. If you have more specific details or questions, feel free to ask!
Builders friend has given possession of flat
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Hi ****! If the builder's friend gave you possession of the flat, it may not qualify as adverse possession, as the possession is not hostile. You might need to explore other legal avenues, such as breach of contract or seeking compensation.
Are you looking for legal remedies related to the builder's actions?
Situation of hostile possession
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Hi ****! You mentioned a situation involving hostile possession, but if the builder's friend gave you possession, it may not meet the criteria for adverse possession. You might need to explore other legal remedies.
Would you like more information on other potential legal actions you can take?
In servant gives
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Hi ****! Could you clarify what you mean by "In servant gives"? It would help me understand your situation better and provide more relevant information.
If builder servant gives possession
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Hi ****! If a builder's servant gives you possession of the flat, it still may not qualify as adverse possession because the possession is not hostile. It might be better to look into other legal options such as breach of contract or seeking compensation.
Would you like guidance on any specific legal action you can take?
I am working with builder and builder gives me possession of flat
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Hi ****! Since you received possession of the flat from the builder, it doesn't qualify as adverse possession. Instead, you might want to consider legal actions related to breach of contract or specific performance, ensuring the terms of the agreement with the builder are met.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with these legal options?
What is best story that how I get hostile possession
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Hi ****! It seems like you're trying to understand how hostile possession works. However, if possession is given by the builder or someone associated with the builder, it is not considered hostile. Hostile possession typically involves occupying the property without the owner's consent and treating it as your own for 12 years.
Is there a specific issue you're facing with the builder?
Builder has not executed sale deed but given possession of flat in lieu of due salary
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Hi ****! Since the builder has given you possession of the flat in lieu of your due salary, you may consider the following legal avenues:
- Breach of Contract: If there was an agreement for the sale deed, you can claim breach of contract.
- Specific Performance: Request the court to enforce the agreement and compel the builder to execute the sale deed.
Would you like more details on either of these options?
Hostile possession situation
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Hi ****! Since the builder has given you possession of the flat in lieu of your due salary, it's not necessarily a hostile possession. Instead, you might consider pursuing breach of contract or specific performance legal actions.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with these options?
Can you give an example of hostile possession of flat
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Hi ****! Sure, an example of hostile possession of a flat would be:
- If someone moves into an abandoned flat without the owner's permission, lives there openly, maintains the property, and pays for utilities for 12 years, without any interference from the owner, this could be considered hostile possession.
Do you need more examples or have other questions?
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Hi ****! Here is another example of hostile possession of a flat:
- If someone occupies a flat without the owner's consent, makes necessary repairs, and lives there openly and continuously for 12 years without the owner taking any action, this could be considered hostile possession.
Would you like more examples or have any other questions on this topic?
Yes
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Hi ****! Since you have received possession of the flat from the builder in lieu of your due salary, it doesn't qualify as hostile possession. You might consider legal options like breach of contract or specific performance. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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Hi ****! Since the builder gave you possession of the flat in lieu of your due salary, it doesn't qualify as hostile possession. You might want to consider legal options such as breach of contract or specific performance. Do you need more information on how to proceed with these legal options?