EXTRAJUDICIAL ADVERSE POSSESSION AS AN INSTRUMENT OF URBAN LAND REGULARIZATION

Abstract

The article analyzes the institute of extrajudicial adverse possession, introduced by the Code of Civil Procedure of 2015, allowing the recognition of adverse possession directly by the Real Estate Registry Officer. Adverse possession is an original form of property acquisition, based on prolonged possession and inertia of the holder of the right. The text details the requirements of adverse possession, including possession with the intention of owner, meek and peaceful possession, and continuous possession. The analysis also addresses the importance of adverse possession in land regularization and in the social function of property.