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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers

§ 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers

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§ 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers

This law says if someone owns land but someone else is using it without permission, the owner can still sell or give away the land like they're using it themselves.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you own land but someone else is using it, you can still sell or give it away.
  • •The new owner gets the same rights to the land as you had.
  • •This law has been around since 1872.

Example

Imagine you own a piece of land, but your neighbor has been using it to grow vegetables for many years without asking you.

Even though your neighbor is using the land, you can still sell it to someone else. The new owner will have the same rights to the land as you did.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers

Any person claiming title to real property in the adverse possession of another may transfer it with the same effect as if in actual possession. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

adverse possessionreal propertytransfer

Related Statutes

  • § 1039 Property Title Transfer
  • § 1044 Transferable Property Exceptions
  • § 1045 Nontransferable Mere Possibilities
  • § 1046 Transferable Reentry Rights
  • § 1052 Property Transfer Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1047.
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