August 23, 2013 – Tupitza Law Group

Adverse Possession

Posted on August 23, 2013August 23, 2013 by James S. Tupitza

1. ELEMENTS A claimant must prove actual, exclusive, visible, notorious, distinct and hostile possession of the land continuously for 21 years. 2. STATUTORY BASIS The statutory basis for adverse possession is 42 Pa. C.S. § 5530, whic...

Neighbors Trees and Bushes at Property Lines

Posted on August 23, 2013August 23, 2013 by James S. Tupitza

One of the most common points of dispute between neighbors comes from the growth of trees, shrubbery, and bushes. The planting of an acorn five feet from a property border may be meaningless in the life of the planter. However, as that tree grows s...