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Absolutely right, although the amount of time varies by state--California has the least amount of time (three years, I believe); some states require as much as 20 years. The legal terminology is ownership by "adverse possession." A requirement for adverse possession is that it is NOT with the title holder's permission. If you give permission, the claim is void. They HAD permission; now the permission is being revoked for the husband.
The other concern is whether he is protected by tenant laws. Those you will have to check state laws, but since there is no rental or lease contract, and they do not pay rent, I doubt that they can be considered as anything other than guests. Also, even if they are covered, it is likely that there are exceptions (such as carrying out illegal activities on the premises) that allow immediate eviction.
Absolutely right, although the amount of time varies by state--California has the least amount of time (three years, I believe); some states require as much as 20 years. The legal terminology is ownership by "adverse possession." A requirement for adverse possession is that it is NOT with the title holder's permission. If you give permission, the claim is void. They HAD permission; now the permission is being revoked for the husband.
The other concern is whether he is protected by tenant laws. Those you will have to check state laws, but since there is no rental or lease contract, and they do not pay rent, I doubt that they can be considered as anything other than guests. Also, even if they are covered, it is likely that there are exceptions (such as carrying out illegal activities on the premises) that allow immediate eviction.
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