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Adverse possession of land can be a contentious issue given that it can in effect amount to taking over the rights of another person. The legal principles could have been thought to be well established but that may be changing as a result of a recent change to Land Registry practice and decisions by the higher Courts. This webinar will consider that changing landscape from a practical perspective.
Learning Objectives
After this session viewers should understand some of the practical aspects arising from recent decisions & Land Registry practice concerning Adverse Possession including:
- The legal principles governing adverse possession
- Adverse possession of unregistered leasehold land
- What constitutes “occupation”?
- Can adverse possession of a river mooring or highway be proven?

