How can title to real property be acquired?

Acquiring title to real property by accession refers to the legal principle where ownership of property can be expanded or enhanced through the addition of extra material or property that becomes attached to or associated with the original property. This could occur, for example, when an owner of land receives additional land due to a shift in a riverbank or through the natural accumulation of soil over time. In such cases, the titleholder’s ownership extends to the new land formed, thereby solidifying their legal claim to the entire parcel, including any additions through natural changes.

Other methods of acquiring title, such as easement grants, deal more with rights of use rather than ownership transfer. Verbal agreements typically do not create legally binding contracts for real property, as most jurisdictions require written documentation for such transactions to be enforceable due to the Statute of Frauds. Licensing does not confer ownership either; it grants permission to use someone else's property under specified conditions without transferring any title. Thus, accession stands out as a legitimate means of acquiring title in the context of property law.