Florida has introduced new legislation aimed at combating the issue of squatting, with Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd leading the charge. DeSantis recently signed into law measures designed to empower law enforcement to more effectively remove squatters from properties they illegally inhabit. This move comes in response to the growing problem of squatting, exacerbated by legal loopholes and protections that have emboldened individuals to occupy properties without permission across the country. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has been vocal in his support for the new law, promising swift action against squatters and highlighting Florida's commitment to protecting homeowners. The state's efforts to address squatting have been praised as a model for others, with calls for similar laws to be adopted nationwide. The initiative, dubbed "Squashing Squatters Rights Once and for All," has been touted by Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis.
Florida is taking action against squatters in the most serious way possible. “If you don’t have property rights that are not enforceable then you do not have a free society.” https://t.co/cYoPw7BwLF
Florida is dealing with squatters in the best way possible. https://t.co/mXQAjKIvI9
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd: Squatting won’t be a problem in my county DeSantis: “Something tells me that squatters will not be targeting Polk County residences." https://t.co/wyrVAkn5zc
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd reaffirms his officers will arrest squatters "We would have gone there and arrested them, and have taken them to jail immediately." https://t.co/wyrVAkn5zc
Squashing Squatters Rights Once and for All Florida CFO @JimmyPatronis touts his state's new law that protects property owners and cracks down on squatters rights: “In Florida, we’re not going to stand for this lawlessness that is taking place in blue states or deep blue cities… https://t.co/xd7zj6SaN5
Polk County Sheriff calls for arrests of squatters, touts Florida as a safe haven that protects homeowners, as states grapple with the issue of individuals illegally inhabiting properties. MORE: https://t.co/Wn688VQRMt https://t.co/xx9oqayZqB
This is out of control. All states should pass laws protecting property owners from these “squatters.” https://t.co/ua2BLrfUe2
Florida sheriff applauds state's new anti-squatter law Polk County Sheriff calls for arrests of squatters, touts Florida as a safe haven that protects homeowners, as states grapple with the issue of individuals illegally inhabiting properties. https://t.co/Wn688VQRMt
Squatters, emboldened by legal loopholes and protections, have caused chaos across the country. https://t.co/OjQoLAW9u9 via @cjstevem
WATCH: DeSantis signed into law measures cracking down on squatters who take over Floridian properties, helping law enforcement kick them out of locations they don’t belong https://t.co/CrWG72s3o0
Gov. Ron DeSantis predicts squatters will stay clear of Polk County especially under new law https://t.co/wyrVAkn5zc
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd: Squatting won’t be a problem in my county DeSantis: “Something tells me me that squatters will not be targeting Polk County residences." https://t.co/wyrVAkn5zc