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What are squatters rights in Mississippi?

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There is no such thing as "squatters rights". Squatters are trespassers.
An adverse possession claim can be made in Mississippi after ten years of open and notorious use.

Mississippi: In Mississippi the period of time for adverse possession must be at least ten (10) years. Mississippi Code §15-1-7, 13.

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