LIVING THE DREAM FOR A DOLLAR AN ACRE

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April/May 1998
By Jean Vernon 
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A while back, a friend mentioned something about adverse possession, or something similar. Until the article on adverse possession in your column, I forgot about it. I would have to go many miles away to consult with an attorney; we still retain much of the small town grapevine system here. There are fifty-five acres of hills and rocks and I am getting too old to care for it properly. All I want is what my house sits on, yard and garden. What is your opinion on this mess?

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A. Chances are great that a rental arrangement for property can never ripen into an adverse possession claim. You will have to consult an attorney for more information on adverse possession relevant to your state.

You should also check with an attorney to determine if your state has landlord/tenant laws that protect you from living in unsafe housing. Under such laws the landlord might be responsible for roof and other repairs that make the dwelling habitable. If there are no such laws in your state, you should consider moving to a safer home. Good luck in finding the information you need.

Send your questions to "Country Real Estate," c/o MOTHER EARTH NEWS, P. O. BOX 129, Arden, NC 28704 or via e-mail at MEarthNews@aol.com . Enclose a photo and we'll make you famous in the bargain. Please keep in mind that state laws vary and that this column is no substitute for local legal advice.

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