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Hong Kong Leading Case continuity of possessionpossession through tenantpossessory title

Cheung Yat Fuk v Tang Tak Hong

(2004) 7 HKCFAR 70; [2004] 2 HKLRD 86
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtCourt of Final Appeal (Hong Kong)
Year2004
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A squatter need not remain physically present to retain adverse possession; possession can be maintained through acts such as granting a lease of the land and receiving rent, provided factual possession and the intention to possess continue.

Area of Law

Land & Property

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