Advice from professionals on how to protect your property against squatters
Stories about squatters living on land illegally have been told across the United States. Homeowners often lose hundreds of thousands of dollars repairing damage left by squatters and in lengthy legal battles to evict them from their homes. Homeowners can learn from other squatter situations and protect themselves from similar occurrences. A handyman who struck […]
‘Squatters rights’ bill heads to Pennsylvania governor after brief stumbling block
A bill that would partially repeal Pennsylvania’s “squatters’ rights” will reach the governor’s desk after a brief impasse. Under a law that will soon come into force, squatters could be charged with trespass if they fail to leave despite being ordered to do so by the owner. Republican Sen. Dan Laughlin of Erie, the bill’s […]
Fla. homeowners fight squatters with new law that ends ‘scam’ and ‘punishes criminals’
A new bill that gives state law enforcement more power to remove squatters and increases criminal penalties for violators took effect Monday, potentially giving Florida homeowners a way to protect their property while avoiding lengthy court proceedings. In a video posted to X, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will “put an end to this […]
Florida homeowners fight squatters with new law that ends ‘scam,’ governor says
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Squatters could be homeless, former tenants or even vacation home renters
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These states, like Florida and Georgia have passed bills taking rights away from squatters and giving them back to homeowners
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State doubles down in fight against ‘squatter’s rights’
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania renters and homeowners may soon have clear legislative guidance to overcome wrongfully asserted “squatters’ rights.” The state Senate on Wednesday approved a clear outline for landowners to remove squatters who claim housing rights that contradict state law. “This bill is not just about laws and regulations,” said Republican Sen. Dan […]
Homeowner, 75, suffers heart attack after finding his house taken over by squatters
A 75-year-old man suffered a heart attack from the stress of learning his Arkansas home had been broken into by a pair of squatters who had Googled how to occupy someone else’s home and escape. Local media outlet KNWA reports that Kelly DeShields, 54, and Matthew Villagran, 46, had been staying at Gary Brankel’s Maysville […]
New proposal doubles down against ‘squatter’s rights’
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania tenants and homeowners may soon get clear legislative guidance overcoming improperly claimed “squatter’s rights.” On Wednesday, the state Senate OK’d a clear outline for property owners to remove squatters who have claimed rights to a dwelling that conflicts with state law. “This legislation is about more than just laws and […]
Squatters refuse to leave AirBNB rental in North Carolina: ‘If you try to enter, we will press charges’
In a recent squatter case, Airbnb guests in North Carolina put up signs indicating they intended to stay without paying the host. Farzana Rahman says her rental income has dropped since her previous tenant became a squatter and threatened to sue her if she tried to enter her Durham property. The squatter initially rented her […]