New York Affidavit Disclaiming Ownership by Adverse Possession is a form used to disclaim ownership of a property that is claimed by another party through adverse possession. Adverse possession is a legal principle which allows a person to claim ownership of a property that they have been in continuous and open possession of for a certain period of time. The affidavit is commonly used by homeowners who are in the process of evicting a squatter or tenant who claims to have ownership of the property. The affidavit must be signed under oath and notarized in order to be valid. It must include a detailed description of the property, the claimant’s name, and the date the claimant took possession of the property. The affidavit must also state that the claimant disclaims any and all ownership rights to the property. Types of New York Affidavit Disclaiming Ownership by Adverse Possession include the Affidavit of Adverse Possession and the Affidavit of Disclaimer. The Affidavit of Adverse Possession is used when the claimant is disputing the current ownership of the property. The Affidavit of Disclaimer is used when the claimant is disclaiming any and all ownership rights to the property.