In recent weeks, the issue of squatting has gained significant attention, particularly in California, where a group known as the Squatter Squad, also referred to as "Squatter Hunters", is actively removing squatters from homes. This development comes in response to frustrations over the state's handling of property rights and squatting laws, which many believe have incentivized bad behavior from tenants and squatters. The situation has escalated to the point where homeowners, feeling unsupported by the authorities, have turned to this vigilante group for assistance, embodying a form of vigilante justice. The Squatter Squad operates by removing individuals from properties if they cannot produce a lease, sometimes forcibly removing doors off the property if necessary. This action reflects a broader sentiment that when the government fails to protect property owners, citizens feel compelled to take matters into their own hands. The issue has sparked a debate over property rights, the rights of squatters, and the effectiveness of law enforcement in dealing with such disputes.
Vigilantes calling themselves the Squatter Squad are removing squatters from homes in California. When police and politicians fail to do their jobs, it's up to the people to make things right. This shouldn't be necessary. It's a sign of a failed system. https://t.co/SSLmOaianM
Where the laws are unjust or insufficient, people will take justice into their own hands. Whether it’s the public shaming campaign in Washington or the “squatter squad” in California, we are already seeing this happen because even in blue states, everyone has a limit of what… https://t.co/7jKEK6sH8W
Seeing a lot more stories recently about squatters; noticed after I heard voters asking a congressman what he'd do to stop squatting. A very "it could happen to you" crime, local news coverage is always gripping. https://t.co/cjruBx5so9
Why do squatters have any rights? Why aren’t squatters charged with a crime? Why are homeowners being punished in favor of those stealing the home? Why are the police handcuffing the victim? What kind of batshit laws are these?
Squatter Squad !! https://t.co/7xQJ8h34Qs
Look what's happening in California. A group called "Squatter Squad" is removing people from homes if they cannot produce a lease. When the government fails to do it's job, vigilante justice will prevail. Brand new cottage industry on the rise. https://t.co/W2EwIsjlzx
We have companies in California removing squatters who steal people’s homes now https://t.co/51G5roe35r
Startup idea: Software enabled service company that goes to people’s homes and forcibly removes the squatters that refuse to leave. Call it “Competent Law Enforcement” or something like that.
YES, More Of This 👏🏻 In California squatters are taking over people’s properties so this company called Squatter Squad is coming in and REMOVING THEM 🇺🇸 If they don’t want to come out & prove they’re on the lease, they’ll rip the doors off the property and force them out If… https://t.co/rCR8psO9OS
Ridiculous laws & the state’s refusal to protect the public yields vigilantism. “Queens squatters flee $1 million home after stand-off with homeowner, visit from 'vigilantes'” https://t.co/tpTPTjO5XU
I’m sure all of you have seen the news in recent weeks regarding squatters, including a recent high-profile case of a homeowner who was arrested for trying to remove a squatter from her home. These incidents are happening in my district, and it's unacceptable. I have been… https://t.co/uo47g3UFTp
I’m sure all of you have seen the news in recent weeks. District 19 has been in the news because of a few squatters. I am intimately aware of these cases. These homeowners along with many others facing similar issues have been in my office and met with me to discuss their cases.… https://t.co/OYvsyWLf88
'Squatter Standoff: Lawmakers respond amid growing property disputes' by Eyewitness News Mornings at 10 https://t.co/m9x98gDggb
If this is true. This is crazy! New level of squatting. CA needs to add new laws when it comes to squatting. Breaking into someone’s home should be a felony. When the cops come they just kick them out and they find another home to destroy 🚨 https://t.co/D9DSyG1hAz
Squatters deserve capital punishment https://t.co/JkmhDxJAvH
“Hmmmm I have a great idea …” “What is it” “Squatters … I think we should give them rights” Whoever that person was needs his or her ass beat
This team of "Squatter Hunters" uses squatting laws to reacquire homes for their owners because the authorities are useless 💪 https://t.co/OCpTTGYqcb https://t.co/OCpTTGYqcb
The way some blue states have undermined property rights and incentivized bad behavior from tenants and squatters is absurd and inexplicable. https://t.co/PFho4PDi4T