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Old 09-11-2008, 02:51 PM
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We own property in Henry county where an uncle is living with a living use of land agreement whereby he may live there rent free for his lifetime. He invited strangers to place a mobile home on the property to reside in for themselves. He insists they are "company". What dangers can we anticipate with these "squatters" as to legal land aquisition that they may try?

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We own property in Henry county where an uncle is living with a living use of land agreement whereby he may live there rent free for his lifetime. He invited strangers to place a mobile home on the property to reside in for themselves. He insists they are "company". What dangers can we anticipate with these "squatters" as to legal land aquisition that they may try?
You need a lawyer.

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I agree, get a lawyer.

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Old 09-13-2008, 12:09 PM
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The term you're talking about is "Adverse Possession."
Read up on it as it's used commonly throughout Iowa.

Lots and lots of variables, so heed the advice of the previous posters and talk to a lawyer -- the sooner the better, as the clock is ticking ... in the squatters favor.

Good luck. Catching this early is really the key, you probably won't have too much trouble at all if it's been going on for less than 10 years.


p.s. A high school buddy of mine was the county attorney there in Mt. Pleasant, but he's moved up and I don't know who replaced him. That would probably be a good place to start for some info though. Give them a call.

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Old 09-25-2008, 12:51 AM
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We own property in Henry county where an uncle is living with a living use of land agreement whereby he may live there rent free for his lifetime. He invited strangers to place a mobile home on the property to reside in for themselves. He insists they are "company". What dangers can we anticipate with these "squatters" as to legal land aquisition that they may try?
Company generally brings suitcases not a mobile home! I agree with the others... get a lawyer.

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