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What are squatters rights in Illinois?

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Squatters have no rights. They are trespassers.

The period required for a claim of adverse possession is 20 years.

Illinois: In Illinois the period of time for adverse possession must be at least twenty (20) years. This type of easement does not arise if the owner of the servient estate posts a conspicuous notice on the real estate stating that the use of it is permitted and subject to his/her control. Illinois Code §735-5/13-122.

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