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Originally Posted by Major
I believe that in NH a subsequent owner can tack on the adverse use of those who owned the property before him or her.
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It's possible that the owner of the vacant lot granted permission to the previous owner to allow the mis-placed camp on the lot line. This would have protected him against any claims of adverse possession. This could have been scribbled on an old napkin. I bet most of the old island properties were bought and sold without surveys (cash sales).
And now since he's posted this story on a public forum, I wouldn't be surprised if the owner of the lot is now aware of this issue and will take legal steps to protect himself.
Do the right thing. Get a survey. Move the camp (if necessary).