Under what conditions can someone establish adverse possession?

The correct answer is that one can establish adverse possession if they occupy the land openly and continuously against the owner's interests. Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, primarily focusing on how the land is used and the nature of the possession.

For someone to successfully claim adverse possession, their occupation must be open, meaning it is visible and obvious to anyone, including the true owner. Additionally, the occupancy must be continuous for a specified period as mandated by state law, and it must be against the interests of the true owner, meaning that it is unauthorized. This establishes a claim that is adverse to the right of the original owner.

The conditions that include permission from the owner, consensus from neighboring owners, or merely paying taxes do not align with the principles of adverse possession. For instance, having the owner's permission to occupy the land would negate any claim of adverse possession because the possession would not be considered hostile or without consent. Similarly, paying taxes on the property can strengthen a claim but doesn't serve as a standalone basis for establishing adverse possession without the accompanying conditions of open, hostile, and continuous occupancy.