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Property Law CUNY Fall 2022

Subsequent Possession (Adverse Possession, Finding, Gift)

Once we know who owns property, and what that ownership entails, the next question is how do owners transfer their property to another holder.  We begin this discussion with adverse possession, finding and gifts. We will then use estates in land to discuss transfer of property through inheritance. Finally, we will discuss sale and lease (the way that most people transfer most of their real property).