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  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    In the United States, squatting is illegal and squatters can be evicted for trespassing.[36] Real estate managers recommend that vacant properties be protected by erecting “no trespassing” signs, regular checks, tenant screening, and quickly finding new tenants.[45] In Miami, municipal ordinance requires that property owner exercise all legal means to remove squatters and police are empowered to take actions to remove squatters from private property and then bill the owner or lessee.[46]

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squatting_in_the_United_States#Legal

    There is no such thing as squatter’s rights in the United States.

    • silverbax@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      7 months ago

      Yeah, I don’t know why people keep posting that on Reddit and Lemmy. Having been a former landlord, eviction is not difficult, it’s just that some inexperienced landlords are not aware of the laws. You own the property, If someone moves in without an agreement from you, you evict them, or more accurately, you have them charged with breaking and entering, plus trespassing.

      I once rented to a couple where the boyfriend became verbally abusive and would throw things at his girlfriend during arguments. The thing is, he wasn’t on the rental agreement, she was. He refused to leave, I laughed and had his ass out within 3 hours.