Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What is true about adverse possession?

1. It may allow the occupier to become the landowner

2. It involves possession without the owner's consent

3. It may involve non-continuous possession over time

4. It frequently affects properties registered under land titles

5. It requires the landowner's permission

6. It grants immediate ownership after a legal challenge

The correct answer is: It may allow the occupier to become the landowner

Adverse possession allows the occupier to become the landowner by fulfilling certain legal requirements, such as continuous and uninterrupted possession of the property for a specified period of time. This concept essentially allows someone who is not the legal owner to claim ownership rights if they openly possess the property without the owner's consent for a significant period of time. Option B is incorrect because adverse possession does involve possession without the owner's consent, which is a key element of this legal principle. Option C is incorrect because adverse possession typically requires continuous possession over time, rather than involving non-continuous possession. Option D is incorrect as adverse possession can apply to properties registered under land titles, not just those under other forms of ownership. Option E is incorrect because adverse possession does not require the landowner's permission; in fact, it entails possessing the property without the owner's consent. Option F is incorrect because adverse possession does not grant immediate ownership after a legal challenge; it requires meeting specific legal criteria over a period of time before ownership can potentially be acquired.