Adverse Possession Guideline 2018 – LINZG20778
Applications for adverse possession will only be valid in the limited circumstances set out in subpart 1 of Part 4 of the Land Transfer Act 2017*. This incorporates and codifies part of the common law doctrine of adverse possession.
Document Status:
Current
Document Number:
20778
Regulatory Area:
Land titles
Document Type:
Guideline
Published date:
17 December 2018
This guideline is to assist individuals understand the statutory requirements and the processing steps for applications for adverse possession.
*Note that a person may also claim land in a limited record of title based on adverse possession or a prior title.