How property owners are dealing with squatters

Published 2024-06-24
Squatters' rights were designed to make sure vacant property didn't go to waste, but many property owners say the laws are hurting them and preventing them from clearing out their own land. Carter Evans takes a look at what's being done about the issue.

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All Comments (21)
  • @bythesea760
    What a cluster. Squatters should be housed in jail.
  • @janofb
    No property tax paid in 4 years and the city hasn't auctioned it off?
  • @BruceLee-lm7lh
    In ny California they got rights in FL straight to prison
  • @b.visconti1765
    This is why owners should get someone to live there an take care of it..
  • @TL-wy1nk
    The police should intervene immediately.
  • @TL-wy1nk
    Politicians are not doing the "right thing". Too long, and too late.
  • @DoobieDeb
    YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME WHAT A MESS
  • @maxmulsanne7054
    Now I know how to get my dream home without paying anything. 😃 YES!!! 🏫🏠
  • @lyokofans
    I have more respect for homeless people who choose to sleep outside than squatters.
  • As soon as our INCOMPETENT LAWMAKERS take care of the super important task of taking down Ticketmaster , they will look at this issue , next term !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • @SnubBarracuda
    Law, Justice and morals are completely detached from each other. Shame!
  • @icecold3426
    Why these laws even exist? if the property is abandoned they could move in anyways
  • @doylefoust4802
    I live in a state that doesn't have squatter problems it's real simple if you get caught on someone else's property it is illegal trespassing it is breaking and entering and the sheriff's department will not only remove you but they will put you in jail
  • @JohnDoe-zz7on
    You buy home spending a ton of money and then someone illegally takes over the property Unbelievable
  • @user-ne7zi3ym3b
    The delapidated houses should be torn down, therefore, squatters can't move into them. Problem solved.