Man Loses $100,000 Property in Delaware Beach Community After Neighbor Claims Squatter’s Rights

New York Post ^ | 3'/7 | David Propper

[MayflowerMadam]

And I’ve read that the squatter has to publish notice in newspapers, and from time to time (differs in states) try to track down the owner. And pay property taxes. And live “out in the open” — not be sneaky about being there.

[Sacajaweau]

My son in law has 100 acres in the southern tier. It's staked and posted.

As for staking...they're monuments...and override bearings and distances, particularly when called for in a deed, so "accuracy" fails...."to the post set...means just that.

As to the judge...yes...some bad folks in the world.

Staking was sooooo common in years gone by. "Stake and stones" was a typical corner circa 1780 in my area along with the blazing of trees.

[Sacajaweau]

Publish notice??...not in my state. Every state is a little different but the basics remain.