Adverse possession (uzucapiune) in Romania: how to acquire ownership through long use

Adverse possession in Romania

Under art. 928-934 of the new Civil Code (applicable from October 2011), adverse possession allows ownership acquisition through continuous, peaceful, public use as owner. Terms: 5 years (tabular, good faith inscription in land registry); 10 years (good faith + just title); 20 years (ordinary, no just title required). Older possessions may follow the previous Civil Code terms (30 years ordinary). Established by court action at the local district court; the final judgment is the title of ownership and is registered in the land registry.