09/15/2026
🏡✨ TITLE TIDBIT TUESDAY! ✨🏡
Could someone actually claim ownership of property they don’t legally own? 👀
In Colorado, adverse possession can allow someone to claim legal ownership of another person’s property—but it’s far from automatic! There are specific requirements, timeframes, and a legal process that must be followed.
📌 A few key things to know:
• Continuous possession may need to be established for 18 years
• Certain situations involving a defective deed and property taxes may involve a 7-year period
• The possession must meet specific legal requirements, including being exclusive, uninterrupted, and without permission
• A claimant must pursue a quiet title action in Colorado civil court
• Government property cannot be claimed through adverse possession
These situations can be complex, which is why understanding the title history and working with the right professionals is so important.
💙 At Equity Title of Colorado, we’re here to help you understand what’s behind the title and navigate the unexpected.