Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What is necessary for a claim of adverse possession under the Land Titles system?

1. A minimum of 5 years of uninterrupted use.

2. A court order validating the claim.

3. A minimum of 10 years of continuous use.

4. Written consent from the property owner.

5. A formal application with supporting documentation.

6. A verified historical use map.

The correct answer is: A minimum of 10 years of continuous use.

In the Land Titles system, a claim of adverse possession typically requires a minimum of 10 years of continuous use to establish ownership rights over a property. This extended period of continuous use is essential for demonstrating to the Land Titles Office that the claimant has been openly, continuously, and exclusively using the property without permission from the registered owner. This extended duration is crucial to show clear evidence of adverse possession. Options A, D, E, and F lack the fundamental requirement of a minimum of 10 years of continuous use for adverse possession under the Land Titles system. Option B, a court order validating the claim, may be a step in the process but is not the primary requirement to establish adverse possession.