adverse possession

What the Heck is Tacking?

Posted on August 5, 2018 by James S. Tupitza

We just successfully finished an interesting trial on the subject of Tacking. Our client lost patience with his next door neighbor. About 20 years ago the daughter of the longtime neighbor moved in and doubled the size of the home and expanded her ...

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...