12-521. Definitions A. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Adverse possession" means an actual and visible appropriation of the land, commenced and continued under a claim of right inconsistent with and hostile to the claim of another. 2. " Peaceable possession" means possession which is continuous, and not interrupted by an […]
12-522. Real property claimed only by right of possession; two year limitation When a party in possession claims real property by right of possession only, actions to recover possession from him shall be commenced within two years after the cause of action accrues and not afterward. In such actions defendant is not required to show […]
12-523. Real property in adverse possession under title or color of title; three year limitation A. An action to recover real property from a person in peaceable and adverse possession under title or color of title shall be commenced within three years after the cause of action accrues, and not afterward. B. " Title" means […]
12-524. City lot claimed under recorded deed; five year limitation An action to recover a lot located in a city or town from a person having a recorded deed therefor, who claims ownership and has paid the taxes thereon, shall be brought within five years after the cause of action accrues, and not afterward, provided […]
12-525. Real property in adverse possession and use under duly recorded deed with possessor paying taxes; five year limitation; exception A. An action to recover real property from a person in peaceable and adverse possession, and cultivating, using or enjoying the property, and paying taxes thereon, and claiming under a deed or deeds duly recorded, […]
12-526. Real property in adverse possession and use by possessor; ten year limitation; limit of area; fixing of boundaries under duly recorded memorandum of title A. A person who has a cause of action for recovery of any lands, tenements or hereditaments from a person having peaceable and adverse possession thereof, cultivating, using and enjoying […]
12-527. Effect of limitation on title When an action for recovery of real property is barred by any provision of this article, the person who pleads and is entitled to the bar shall be held to have full title precluding all claims.
12-528. Persons under disability A. If a person entitled to commence an action for recovery of real property, or to make any defense founded on the title to real property, is at the time the adverse possession commences or the title first descends under eighteen years of age or of unsound mind, the period of […]
12-529. Defenses available for certain actions by the state or person claiming through the state Any action brought by this state or any person claiming through this state for lands, or for the rents or profits from lands, based on a claim of navigability of any watercourse, as defined in section 37-1101, except the Colorado […]
12-530. Home inspector liability; four year limitation A homeowner who has a cause of action for damages against a home inspector who is certified pursuant to title 32, chapter 1 shall commence the action within four years after the cause of action accrues.
