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Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#45
Squatters Rights Required Occupation Time (Years)
| 1. | Arizona | 3 | |
| 2. | Texas | 5 | |
| 3. | Montana | 5 | |
| 4. | California | 5 | |
| 5. | Wisconsin | 7 | |
| 6. | Utah | 7 | |
| 7. | Tennessee | ||
| 8. | Kentucky | 7 | |
| 9. | Illinois | 7 | |
| 10. | Georgia | 7 | |
| 11. | Florida | 7 | |
| 12. | Colorado | 7 | |
| 13. | Arkansas | 7 | |
| 14. | Alaska | 7 | |
| 15. | Wyoming | 10 | |
| 16. | West Virginia | 10 | |
| 17. | Washington | 10 | |
| 18. | South Dakota | 10 | |
| 19. | South Carolina | 10 | |
| 20. | Rhode Island | 10 | |
| 21. | Oregon | 10 | |
| 22. | North Dakota | 10 | |
| 23. | New York | 10 | |
| 24. | New Mexico | 10 | |
| 25. | Nebraska | 10 | |
| 26. | Missouri | 10 | |
| 27. | Mississippi | 10 | |
| 28. | Louisiana | 10 | |
| 29. | Iowa | 10 | |
| 30. | Indiana | 10 | |
| 31. | Idaho | 10 | |
| 32. | Alabama | 10 | |
| 33. | Virginia | 15 | |
| 34. | Vermont | 15 | |
| 35. | Oklahoma | 15 | |
| 36. | Nevada | 15 | |
| 37. | Minnesota | 15 | |
| 38. | Michigan | 15 | |
| 39. | Kansas | 15 | |
| 40. | Connecticut | 15 | |
| 41. | North Carolina | 20 | |
| 42. | New Hampshire | 20 | |
| 43. | Massachusetts | 20 | |
| 44. | Maryland | 20 | |
| 45. | Maine | 20 | |
| 46. | Hawaii | 20 | |
| 47. | Delaware | 20 | |
| 48. | Pennsylvania | 21 | |
| 49. | Ohio | 21 | |
| 50. | New Jersey | 30 |
Understanding the complexities of squatters' rights—laws that allow someone to occupy a property without the is owner’s permission, and under certain conditions, potentially assume ownership—is essential for both property owners and those who find themselves in the unenviable position of squatting. While these laws are complex and vary significantly by state, this matter can greatly affect individuals and communities and plays a critical role in discussions around housing rights, homelessness, and property ownership in the United States. Key findings from the data include:
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#32
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#14
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
3
#1
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#13
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
5
#4
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#12
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#40
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#47
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#11
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#10
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#46
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#31
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#9
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Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#30
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#29
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#39
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#8
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#28
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#45
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#44
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#43
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#38
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#37
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#27
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#26
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
5
#3
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#25
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#36
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#42
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
30
#50
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#24
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#23
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
20
#41
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#22
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
21
#49
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#35
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#21
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
21
#48
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#20
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#19
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#18
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#7
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
5
#2
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Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#6
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#34
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
15
#33
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#17
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#16
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
7
#5
Metric
Value
Rank
Required Occupation Time (Years)
10
#15
