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MS HB12
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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AI Summary
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Requires persons claiming land through adverse possession to notify the chancery clerk at least 90 days before their 10-year claim matures, including a description of the property
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Chancery clerk must forward the adverse possession notice to the recorded landowner via certified mail
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Title cannot vest in the adverse possessor unless the required 90-day notice to the chancery clerk is provided
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Applies only to adverse possession claims that have not matured as of July 1, 2022
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Maintains existing 10-year adverse possession requirement and existing protections for landowners regarding unauthorized fences or driveways
Legislative Description
Adverse possession; require possessor to notify chancery clerk before title vests.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022