Adverse possession lawyer in Iasi – when possession becomes ownership

Civil law · New Civil Code

Adverse possession (prescription acquisitive) is one of the few legal routes to obtain full ownership over a property you have used and maintained for years without complete title documents. It is frequent with old inheritances, abandoned land or unregistered properties.

The process is not automatic. Without a solid legal strategy, a defect of possession or an incorrect time calculation often leads to the claim being dismissed. Specialized counsel makes the difference between lost years and a granted title.

Why adverse possession is not straightforward

Courts strictly verify key conditions:

Type of possession: it must be useful – exercised as an owner, continuous, public and unequivocal;
Applicable term: 5, 10, 20 or 30 years depending on when possession began and the legal regime (old vs. new Civil Code, land registration);
Cadastral status: checking registers (Land Book, OCPI) to confirm the property status and any encumbrances.

A single defect of possession or a miscalculated term can block the action entirely.

4 signals you urgently need a specialized lawyer

Missing or inconsistent documents

Ownership papers are incomplete or outdated versus the current reality.

Unidentified or deceased owners

The registered owner is unknown, abroad or deceased and the succession was never settled.

Boundary disputes

Neighbors contest the limits; a coordinated topo-cadastral expert report is required.

Property not registered in the Land Book

Adverse possession is the route to obtain title and register the property publicly.

Our mission is to transform your de facto possession into legally recognized property, through solid evidence and a complete file.

Why work with our adverse possession team

Adverse possession is, above all, an evidence exercise. We provide:

Substantive analysis: we verify all admissibility conditions before filing, avoiding weak claims;
Evidence management: we choose credible witnesses, draft the judicial expert request and obtain key records (receipts, taxes, fiscal extracts) from City Hall and other authorities;
Court strategy: we build the file to anticipate objections and streamline the hearing timeline.

Book an adverse possession consultation

The legal complexity of adverse possession cannot be solved with quick online searches. Every case is unique and needs a tailored approach. Before investing time and money, you need a realistic legal assessment.

If you have used a property for many years and want the legal title, do not postpone. Book a consultation to review your possession history and map the exact steps to register the property.

For related disputes, including administrative challenges, see our administrative litigation page.