Recent discussions and incidents have highlighted a growing concern over squatting in the United States, where individuals unlawfully occupy properties. Viral videos have been circulating, offering tips on how to successfully squat in homes, raising alarms among property owners and law enforcement. The NYPD mentioned, "Technically, he can't be kicked out. You have to go to court," highlighting the legal challenges in removing squatters. Amidst these concerns, a group named "Squatter-be-gone" has emerged, taking action to forcibly remove squatters from properties. Meanwhile, the state of California has deployed its "Squatter Squad" since 2018, focusing on lawfully evicting squatters, with recent operations removing a dozen individuals, as noted by Lando Fehrenbach. Despite high-profile cases, there's no concrete data indicating an increase in squatting frequency. However, the issue has sparked debate over property rights and the potential for vigilante actions if legal protections are not enforced.
squatters should go to jail https://t.co/3TZl55E7J0
People who think it's fine for squatters to kick out homeowners probably think they're defending the little guy. But we're 5 minutes away from big corporates finding paths to take possession of properties at a huge discount and profit from it. https://t.co/6qYFz1C9P6
This squatter story had a peaceful outcome. Many won't, and that's scary. Vigilantes are going to become mainstream if property rights aren't protected. I don't think anyone wants that scenario. https://t.co/gaaA7D8pMC
NEW: California's "Squatter Squad" removes a dozen individuals trying to take over someone else's house Squatter Squad has been lawfully removing squatters from private properties since 2018 "This was a very tricky and complex job," said Lando Fehrenbach, a Squatter Squad… https://t.co/fxMfKtx9yq
Stopping Squatters, and Another Fraud Scheme Govt Allows WATCH Man explains how he got squatters out when police would do nothing. And it's not only squatters — elderly couple has their home stolen when someone takes out a fraudulent second mortgage and government evicts THEM. https://t.co/zbrC0MoM2K
A few high-profile squatting cases have gone viral in recent days, but no available data actually indicates the practice of unlawfully occupying property has become more frequent. https://t.co/4y55vNuECj
Don't let the squatting issue be off limits because of the immigration angle in some of the recent stories. If squatting remains a legal loophole, then of course criminals will be the most likely to take over homes. https://t.co/T3Wa72HsSv
Have you guys seen this "Squatter-be-gone" group? LOL fantastic. Watch: Good Samaritan group starts forcibly removing squatters from US homes… https://t.co/EfF2L3aUil
"Technically, he can't be kicked out. You have to go to court," NYPD as they arrested home owner. It's scary enough that a DOT can kick you out of your home for a road project, but recent squatting stories are horrific. Property rights are foundational to a free society. https://t.co/TKnjUS2AT9
Worrying videos essentially giving squatter hopefuls tips on how to successfully take over a home have gone viral on social media. https://t.co/zhEFEMjn0h
This is brilliant! Seriously, what’s stopping landlords from moving back into their hijacked rentals and invoking squatter’s rights? Any legal precedent for this? https://t.co/SsatHzy5qA
Squatters taking over homes in The United States? We've seen this play book before Don't believe for a minute that "It can't happen here." It already is https://t.co/EuURgcb6gQ