what states allow adverse possession 
although all states allow adverse possession the requirements can vary widely from state to state the main differences involve the length of possession the payment of taxes and the presence of a document that claims to establish ownership such as a deed in general terms states in the east do not require additional documentation but they may require the payment of taxes on the property states in the west tend to allow shorter periods of possession but have some additional requirements such as the payment of taxes or a deed 1