The Rise of Squatting in American Cities

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Squatting is becoming a prominent issue in American cities with instances of squatters refusing to leave rented homes in LA, New York City, and San Diego. Lawmakers in Tallahassee are taking action to address the problem. People are surprised by the ease with which squatters can occupy properties without permission, leading to concerns about property rights and legality. The topic of squatting has gained significant attention and interest among the public.

Politicians and conservative news outlets say there’s an epidemic of people moving into a stranger’s house and refusing to leave. Curbed’s Bridget Read and Semafor’s David Weigel explain what’s actually happening.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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