Ask Me Help Desk - Verbal agreements how long are they good for

Verbal agreement some 30 yrs ago land has been bought and sold at least 3 times I own for last 3 yrs and other owner last 25 we both have paid taxes on this pice of land the neighbor says its his because his godmother gave it to him how to we get him off we have all the paper work that says its mine taxes assayor etc in Oregon

I don't really understand your question but in general, verbal agreements concerning land are enforceable if they are for a period of less than one year. If it's for more than one year then it has to be in writing.

If you have a recorded deed that says you're the owner then the only way he would be able to take ownership is by adverse possession. If you tell us more about the situation (in whose name is the deed, who lives on the property, who uses it, etc.) then we can give you a better answer.

We bought a hotel/bar plus land from Carol Johnson @ lease option to buy and develop.We have $50,000 invested so far.We cannot develop our land located on Oregon/Nevada border... map# is41S4318D lot 1200. The map from Maulhuer Co.Or.. Since 1967 shows the outline of lot 1200 the same then as it is recorded now.A man John Albisu now claims he had a verbal agreement from a woman back in 1978 whose been dead since 1992.The man John Albisu has pencil sketches of how he divided the land and everybody agreed.No signatures,no county stamps etc.Has never paid tax on lot 1200.We,Carol Johnson and the lady she bought it from Concha Ollivaria who has been paying tax since 1967.There was never any documents filed and still not.. On top of all this John Albisu and his son attacked me on my property and now I have a restraining order on me,by a Nevada judge concerning Oregon land.Please help us.We want to create jobs and theme parks here.We would like to be able to live the American dream.I am a 100% disabled Vietnam vet.I got beaten and kicked profusely while on the ground.My wife ended up throwing her body on top of me so they would quit.I have been trying to get a restraining order on John for over 1year,was told I could not.We would like the right to enjoy our property without having to fear attacks of this very racial hated town ,run by Basque.They call me the New Desert Nigger.I am a U.S.Marine and fought and bled for my country then.I am now fighting and bleeding to protect the land my wife and I bought.Please forgive me for too much info maybe.Thank you for being there.Joe,Kit Van Eeten.We also own lot 1300 map 41

So when they beat you ( and they lived if you were a marine?)
Why are they not in jail.

But you file to evict them off the land, if you have deed to it, and they can fight to show reason not to. You begin develoopment if you wish, and/or plan to work around the section they own.

If this is still on a lease purchase, you go back to the person you are buying it from to clear it up or you also sue them for your damages if you can not finish your project

Does your option state that you are responsible for clearing any title issues? (That would be unusual.) If it doesn't say that then the owner of the property is responsible for getting rid of these people.

Have you filed criminal charges against this man who beat you? If not, why not?

I think it's time for you to speak to an attorney.

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Originally Posted by sneeker

... A man John Albisu now claims he had a verbal agreement from a woman back in 1978 whose been dead since 1992.The man John Albisu has pencil sketches of how he divided the land and everybody agreed.No signatures,no county stamps etc.Has never paid tax on lot 1200.We,Carol Johnson and the lady she bought it from Concha Ollivaria who has been paying tax since 1967.There was never any documents filed and still not. ...

As Lisa said, Albisu has nothing in writing, so he has no case.

Has he occupied or used the land at all? If not, there is nothing on which to base an adverse possession claim.