What is the law on adverse possession in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, adverse possession is governed by Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 18-11-101 to 18-11-109. To establish adverse possession, a claimant must prove the following elements:

* Actual possession: The claimant must have actual possession of the property. This means that the claimant must exercise control over the property in a manner that would be consistent with ownership. For example, the claimant may live on the property, farm the property, or use the property for business purposes.

* Open and notorious possession: The claimant's possession must be open and notorious. This means that the claimant's possession must be visible and obvious to others. For example, the claimant may post "No Trespassing" signs on the property, build a fence around the property, or clear the land.

* Hostile possession: The claimant's possession must be hostile. This means that the claimant must possess the property without the permission of the true owner. For example, the claimant may move onto the property without the owner's permission or refuse to pay rent to the owner.

* Continuous possession: The claimant's possession must be continuous. This means that the claimant must possess the property for the entire statutory period. In Arkansas, the statutory period for adverse possession is seven years.

If the claimant can prove all of these elements, then he or she may be awarded title to the property by adverse possession.