Connecticut General Statutes/Title 47/Chapter 821/Section 47-25

CGS § 47-25. Right to light not gained by adverse possession.

No occupant of real estate may acquire, by adverse occupation, the right to keep, sustain or enjoy any window or light, so as to prevent the owner of adjoining premises from erecting and maintaining any building thereon.

Short History

(1949 Rev., S. 7109; P.A. 79-602, S. 55.)

Long History

History: P.A. 79-602 substituted “may” for “shall”.

Citations

When grant of light or air will be implied. 62 C. 383; 79 C. 401; 80 C. 497. Abutter on street has right to light, air and view from space over highway. 104 C. 619. Cited. 208 C. 256.

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