Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land they have occupied for a significant period without the legal owner’s permission. These situations often lead to complex property disputes, and seeking advice from adverse possession solicitors is essential to understand your rights and options.
At Warners Solicitors, our solicitors specialising in adverse possession provide clear legal guidance to both landowners and individuals seeking to make adverse possession claims. We support clients across Kent, including Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, helping resolve disputes efficiently and protecting property interests.
Adverse possession occurs when someone occupies land without the legal owner’s consent for a continuous period and meets specific legal requirements. If those requirements are satisfied, the occupier may be able to apply to the Land Registry to become the legal owner.
The rules surrounding adverse possession can be complex and depend on factors such as whether the land is registered or unregistered and how long the land has been occupied.
Our adverse possession solicitors can advise you on whether a claim may be valid and what steps should be taken to protect or assert your rights.
Whether you are attempting to make a claim or defend ownership of your land, professional legal advice is essential.
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If you are dealing with a potential adverse possession claim or are concerned about someone occupying your land, our experienced team can help.
Contact our adverse possession solicitors in Kent, Tonbridge, or Sevenoaks for expert legal advice and support.
Adverse possession is a legal process that allows someone who has occupied land without the owner’s permission for a certain period to apply to become the legal owner of that land.
The required period depends on whether the land is registered or unregistered. In many cases involving registered land, the occupation period is at least 10 years before an application can be made to the Land Registry.
Yes. Landowners can challenge or prevent an adverse possession claim by taking legal action, objecting to Land Registry applications, or demonstrating that the occupation does not meet the legal requirements.
While not legally required, working with solicitors specialising in adverse possession can significantly improve the chances of successfully making or defending a claim because the process involves detailed legal and evidential requirements.
An individual will need to provide evidence of factual possession when making an application based on adverse possession. Factual possession means that the person is treating land as their own by maintaining physical control over the land.
Factual possession is not the only condition that will need to be present, but it is something that the Land Registry will look for when reviewing the application.
Possessory title occurs when an application for a title deed was made but the applicant didn’t have the right documents in their possession when making an application. Having an absolute title would give landowners absolute right of ownership to the land or property. Possessory title may also be granted where someone has claimed title by adverse possession.
Yes. Our team advises clients across the region, including those searching for adverse possession solicitors in Kent, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks, helping individuals and businesses resolve property disputes.
