Expert sheds light on mental health consequences homeowners face when dealing with squatters
Housing situations involving squatters can have a more negative impact on homeowners than you might expect. Not only can property damage and legal costs place a financial burden on homeowners, the emotional impact can be severe. Homeowners who have shared their experiences of having unwanted residents take up residence in their homes have often revealed […]
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 […]