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 expiration of the 15-year period during which such a claim can be initiated. This change is intended to ensure that property owners are informed of potential claims against their property in a timely manner.

The bill includes specific legal language changes, such as the insertion of a new subsection (b) in 12 V.S.A. § 501, which outlines the requirement for notification to the record owner. Additionally, the term "he or she" has been 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