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How States Might Address the 'Squatter or Trespasser' Problem
Sep 27, 2024
Kyle Sweetland, a representative from the Pacific Legal Foundation, sheds light on the growing challenges property owners face with squatters. He discusses diverse legal frameworks in states like New York and Georgia, highlighting the frustrations of the eviction process. Sweetland emphasizes the need for modern reforms to address outdated squatting laws and explores the complexities that owners encounter amidst eviction moratoriums. With fascinating real-life cases, he reveals the significant legal and financial consequences for struggling homeowners.
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- State responses to squatting vary significantly, with reforms in Georgia shortening eviction processes to ten days, improving property owners' rights.
- A lack of comprehensive data on squatters' demographics and motivations complicates legislative efforts to create effective property protections for homeowners.
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The Rise of Squatting Issues
Recent instances of squatting across the United States have raised significant concerns among property owners, particularly influenced by high-profile cases and viral videos. This surge in public awareness has prompted discussions at high levels, including acknowledgment from the federal government about the need for states to address the issue. A survey by the National Home Rental Association highlighted that around 1,800 homes in three major metropolitan areas had been squatted in a single year, though the overall extent of squatting nationwide remains unclear. As property owners grow anxious about their vulnerability to squatters, understanding the legal frameworks governing squatting has become increasingly essential.
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