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Adverse Possession

A legal principle where someone can claim ownership of land or property by openly occupying it for a continuous period of time without the owner's permission, according to state laws. Often referred to as 'squatter's rights'.

Tolling

The temporary suspension or pausing of a legal clock or deadline. In this context, it means the time a servicemember is on active duty won't count towards the period required for adverse possession.

Preempt

When a higher level of government (like the federal government) passes a law that overrides or prevents a lower level of government (like a state) from enforcing its own laws on the same subject.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

A federal law that provides financial and legal protections for active duty military members, reservists, and members of the National Guard called to active duty, protecting them from certain civil actions like foreclosures, repossessions, and lawsuits.

Real Property

Land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings or houses.