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

CT Gen Stat § 47-25 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

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

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

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.