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<p class="MsoNormal">I have no authority on this (just a thought), but if the adverse possessor was on the HOA board or some official role, then I am thinking that their NOT taking steps with knowledge of the encroachment might be some form of consent making
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can an homeowner successfully adversely possess against his HOA in which he is a member title is in name of association and is separate tax parcel in this case it appears all the elements are present. In other words can you apply the doctrine
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