From abandoned buildings to vacant lots, this week Thomas tells the stories of individuals who have successfully utilized adverse possession laws to gain title to property they didn't originally own. But what about the rights of property owners? We navigate the delicate balance between property rights and the interests of those who seek to acquire land through adverse possession.
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