Alabama Adverse Possession Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Adverse Possession Laws
| Code Section | 6-5-200 |
| Time Period Required for Occupation | 20 yrs. Bradley v. Demos 599 So.2d 1148 and Color of Title: 10 yrs. and Payment of Taxes: 10 yrs. |
| Time for Landowner to Challenge/Effect of Landowner's Disability | - |
| Improvements | - |
| Payment of Taxes | 10 yrs. required |
| Title from Tax Assessor | - |
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