Adverse possession in Oregon
Oregon requires actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile and continuous possession of the property for 10 years (Or. Rev. Stat. 105.620).
How long it takes in Oregon
Possession is hostile if it is under a claim of right or with color of title (Or. Rev. Stat. 105.620).
Source: OR ten years
What the statute requires
The person entering must have honestly believed they were the actual owner, and each element must be proved by clear and convincing evidence (Or. Rev. Stat. 105.620).
Without other supporting facts, grazing livestock is not enough to meet the possession requirements (Or. Rev. Stat. 105.620).
Source: OR honest belief
Land and people the clock does not run against
Property owned by a railroad or used for a railroad operation cannot be acquired by adverse possession (Or. Rev. Stat. 105.618).
Source: OR railroad property
Common questions
How many years for adverse possession in Oregon?
Oregon requires actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile and continuous possession of the property for 10 years (Or. Rev. Stat. 105.620).