Virginia Adverse Possession Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Adverse Possession Laws
| Code Section | 8.01-236, 237 |
| Time Period Required for Occupation | 15 yrs.and Color of Title: 15 yrs |
| Time for Landowner to Challenge/Effect of Landowner's Disability | With disability: 25 yrs. max. |
| Improvements | - |
| Payment of Taxes | - |
| Title from Tax Assessor | - |
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