Is anyone familiar with the laws about owning property in Greece? My Mother has rights to property that was left to her by her father. She has not lived there since the 50's. Apparently her cousin that lives on half the property has taken it over. My Mother never signed any papers allowing her to do that. There is a strange twist to this, all records of my Mother's & Grandfathers birth on their island have been removed. My mother has an attorny from Athen working on it. Does anyone have any insight into the laws or have any experience in this matter?
Statute of Limitations on pursuing a property that is yours and squatted on is, I believe, 20 years. If your mother has proof that she commenced legal proceedings to have her property vacated by others within the past 20 years, she has a chance. Also, if your mother is within those 20 years, then she will go to court to prove inheritance AND maintenance of said property for the past 50 years (1950 to now). In many cases the squatter may win by proving maintenance and upkeep of property. Otherwise....kala ksipnitouria!
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