Judge Nazmul Hasan

  The Role of Title Deeds in Adverse Possession Adverse Possession is fundamentally a legal mechanism for a non-owner to acquire title. It usually applies when a person has no valid title deed. However, a specific concept known as "Color of Title" deals with situations where a person possesses the property under a deed that appears to be valid but is, in reality, legally defective . 1. Adverse Possession with "Color of Title" Color of Title is a document—often a deed, will, or court order—that seems to convey title to the property but fails to do so due to some underlying legal flaw. Examples of a Defective Deed (Color of Title): ·        A deed signed by a person who did not truly own the property. ·        A deed that was improperly executed (e.g., not witnessed or acknowledged correctly). ·        A flawed foreclosure or tax sale deed. ·      ...

  Adverse Possession: Understanding How "Squatter's Rights" Work Have you ever heard the term "squatter's rights" and wondered what it actually means? While it might sound like something out of a wild west movie, "adverse possession" is a very real legal concept that can, under specific circumstances, allow someone to gain ownership of land they don't legally own. It's a fascinating and often complex area of property law that has significant implications for both landowners and those who might unknowingly, or knowingly, be occupying someone else's property. So, what exactly is adverse possession? In simple terms, adverse possession allows a person to claim legal title to land that is owned by another if they openly occupy and use the land for a statutory period of time, without the owner's permission, and meet several other specific legal requirements. Think of it as a legal mechanism designed to ensure that land is put to pro...