Adverse Possession Flashcards
1
Q
SOL
A
15 years (25 years for church property)
2
Q
“Hostile” Element
A
If possession is by a family member (e.g. child against parent), Virginia presumes that the child is on the property by permission of the parent. Thus, there is no adverse possession.
3
Q
Disabilities exception
A
Infancy
- The fact that one co-tenant is under 18 will not prevent the statute from running against the other co-tenant
4
Q
Maximum tolling period for disabilities
A
No disability is allowed to extend the statutory period beyond 25 years after the adverse possession began
