Adverse Possession Claim in Florida

In Florida, an adverse possession claim allows an individual to gain legal ownership of a property if they have openly and continuously possessed it for a specified period, typically 7 years, without the permission of the original owner. The possession must be hostile, actual, exclusive, and visible. Additionally, the claimant must demonstrate that they have paid property taxes on the land for the duration of possession. This legal doctrine aims to encourage the productive use of land and resolve disputes over property boundaries.