Bill S.73, introduced by Senator Weeks, aims to amend the current law regarding adverse possession claims on real property. The bill stipulates that a person claiming property through adverse possession must notify the record owner of their claim at least six months before the 15-year period for initiating such a claim expires. This change is intended to ensure that property owners are informed of potential claims against their property in a timely manner.

The bill amends 12 V.S.A. § 501 by adding a new subsection that requires this notification process, while also clarifying the language regarding who may bring an action for recovery of lands. Specifically, the term "he or she" is replaced with "the plaintiff" for clarity. The act is set to take effect upon passage, reinforcing the importance of communication between claimants and property owners in adverse possession cases.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 12-501