Squatting Case Study

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History of Squatting and Land Registration Act 2002 Registered parcels of land are nor virtually untouchable to the rights of squatters when informed land owners are involved. Throughout the UK’s history there has been waves of squatting tracing back to the “Peasants Revolt of 1831 and also the Diggers in the 17th Century who were also peasants who cultivated waste and common land and claimed it as their entitlement making squatting to be a necessity after the end of World War 2 when a lot of individuals were homeless. Most squatters took advantage of the law and legalized their projects or homes during the 80’s. For instance, the invisible circus in Bristol, Frestonia in London, and Bonnington Square are all examples of property registered by squatters . During the 70’s conflicts erupted between activists of Family Squatting Movements …show more content…

According to the proceedings, Pye allowed his neighbours to use 23 hectares worth 10 million pounds under a grazing agreement which would end on 31st December 1983. Immediately after the lease period, the plaintiff didn’t enter into a new agreement because he wanted to develop the area, however, Grahams continued to occupy the land. After a period of twelve years, the Graham sought to acquire the parcel under the English law of adverse possession. The judge rules that the Grahams were the legitimate owners since Pye failed to take possession of his land. The matter was addressed to the court of appeal which overturned the previous ruling by arguing that Grahams only used the land under grazing agreement and they were not in possession. In a different twist of events, the House of lords squashed the court of appeal decision, and restored the High Court ruling. The case was amongst the last to eb judged before LRA 2002 came into force, and therefore all land acquired through adverse possession had to be registered through the Land

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