Page "Adverse possession" Paragraph 38

Depending on the jurisdiction, one squatter may or may not pass along continuous possession to another squatter, known as " tacking ", until the adverse possession period is complete.

Tacking is valid only if the conveyance of the property from one adverse possesser to another is founded upon a written document ( usually an erroneous deed ), indicating " color of title.

" This concept is known as privity, a requirement for tacking under some statutes.

If tacking requires privity in the jurisdiction, a squatter claiming adverse possession without a foundation on a written document ( claim of right ) may not tack previous periods of adverse possession onto his own for purposes of running out the statutory period.

A lawful owner may also restart the clock at zero by giving temporary permission for the occupation of the property, thus defeating the necessary " continuous and hostile " element.

Evidence that a squatter paid rent to the owner would defeat adverse possession for that period.