Washington State Real Estate Practice Exam

Which of the following is required for adverse possession?

1. Hostile possession

2. The interest rate is predetermined

3. Written agreement

4. Administered oath

The correct answer is: Hostile possession

Adverse possession is a legal term that refers to the process of obtaining ownership of another person's land through continuous and hostile possession for a certain period of time. Simply put, it means that someone who is not the legal owner of the property has been using it as their own for a long enough period of time to gain the right to claim ownership. Option B, the interest rate being predetermined, is not relevant to adverse possession and is incorrect. Option C, a written agreement, is also not a requirement for adverse possession. This is because the person claiming the property does not have permission or agreement from the legal owner, so a written agreement would not be possible. Option D, an administered oath, is not required for adverse possession and is incorrect. This term refers to a sworn statement made under oath, which is not necessary for adverse possession. Therefore, the only correct option for what is required for adverse possession is Option A, hostile possession. This means that the possession of the property must be without the permission of the legal owner and done with an intent to claim ownership. So, the person must act as if they are the true owner and not just a temporary user.