12 साल में प्रॉपर्टी के मालिक (Adverse Possession Law) #property #adversepossession #rentalproperty

In India, owning a property is not an easy task. After saving up enough to buy a decent property, owners are always under a constant threat of losing their property through some scam or dispute. Did you know? If a property is occupied by someone for more than 12 years, they will be favoured towards it in the court of law, not the owner. This is known as the adverse possession law. Find out how adverse possession of land works in India and how to file an adverse possession

What is Adverse Possession in India?

(Adverse Possession in India)

As mentioned earlier, Adverse Possession in Land Law is a legal principle that was introduced to the Indian real estate markets and legal systems by the British Rulers.
Adverse Possession Meaning: Adverse Possession means acquiring a property through unsolicited means. However, it’s an accepted method and common in India. According to the law of adverse possession, if a person continues to be in possession of a property for 12 years, they are granted the ownership rights to the property. In simple terms, if a tenant continues to occupy a unit for 12 years without any interruption from the owner, they get owner status for the property. The law was brought in to improve land usage but for the years, adverse possession has given way to advance possession, a form of hostile possession, where the rightful owner is denied any claim to their property. Property owners need to be aware of these adverse possession laws to avoid any hassle or dispute. 

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