'Can I claim squatter's rights on an abandoned field I've been using?'
Briefly

For five years, a previously abandoned 0.4-acre piece of land has been used for feeding animals and parking trailers. It is enclosed by hedges, fencing, and a gate, regularly maintained by cutting the hedges. The land was initially overgrown and neglected, and its ownership remains unconfirmed, as the owner has not been seen since purchasing it ten years ago. The consistent use of the land has significantly improved its condition from abandonment to a well-managed space.
The land has been continually used for five years for feeding animals and parking trailers, maintained by cutting hedges to secure the area.
Initially, the 0.4-acre land piece was overgrown and neglected; recent maintenance included installing hedges, fencing, and a gate to secure the property.
The property's ownership has been unclear for about a decade, with the owner not seen since the purchase, leading to assumptions of abandonment.
The ongoing use of the land has contributed to its upkeep, transforming it from an abandoned state to one that is regularly managed and utilized.
Read at Independent
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