Understanding Adverse Possession in Massachusetts

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine allowing someone to claim ownership of land under certain conditions. In Massachusetts, to establish adverse possession, the claimant must prove continuous, open, notorious, exclusive, and adverse use of the property for at least 20 years. This means the use must be obvious to anyone, without the permission of the original owner, and must exclude others from using the property. It’s a complex area of law, often requiring detailed evidence and legal assistance.

If you have questions about Adverse Possession, contact the law offices of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, 413-732-8356. For more details, visit the Massachusetts Law about Adverse Possession – https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-adverse-possession.