New proposed law to curb squatting

New proposed law to curb squatting

Investor · Southeast, MI · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes

Check out this story: Getting rid of squatters

A new bill would make squatting a felony. I like the part about allowing the landlord to use "FORCE". Landlords would be allowed to enter the house and remove the squatter and their belongings. Looks like there could be some new cases of kicking @ss and taking names!

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Investor, Entrepreneur, Educator · Springfield, MO · Member since 2009 · 21k+ posts · 12k+ votes
12y

While I hate to admit breaking any law, an unlawful eviction is a $100 fine plus costs, cheaper than an eviction if you use an attorney. Years ago I caught a guy in a house and chased him off tossing his bag out the door. If they can't afford a motel room, they can't afford an attorney and the local legal aid office has limited resources with much bigger fish to fry. The guy knew where he could go for shelter but just decided my place was a little nicer.

I'd be all for the use of force, just as with any breaking and entering, after all, that's what it usually is.

Now, a guest holdover from a tenant, a roommate of a tenant is different in my opinion, they didn't break in.

See, I'm not such a bleeding heart after all. :)

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  • Contractor · Franklinville, NJ · Member since 2013 · 183 posts · 86 votes
    12y

    @Bill S.

    It was to be received vacant but I don't know how I can prove the people on title knew he was there?

    @Matthew Paul

    Would my straight piped turbo diesel work? 6.0 whistle is ear piercing.

    @Rob K.

    It wouldn't surprise me if this guy enjoyed that music. I googled him and found a profile on exploretalent.com to be an actor. He has pictures of himself dressed up as an army man, referee, wrestler, etc... He should have dressed up as a lawyer. He tries to throw out legal words as if its going to intimidate me. Little does he know, he knows very little.

  • Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    12y

    Be careful about harrassing him while trying to evict at the same time. That can be turned against you

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    Rental Property Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2013 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    12y

    @Charlie Hampton ok so he's getting power from one of the previous owners and "doesn't know". Now way. Who was the selling agent or who represented the seller. Time for them to get a call from your attorney. I would definitely work this angle while pursuing the others as well.

  • Contractor · Franklinville, NJ · Member since 2013 · 183 posts · 86 votes
    12y

    @Bill S.

    I have a meeting with my attorney Thursday morning regarding other matters so I will def. discuss this with him.

  • Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    12y

    The 6.0 turbo whine is quite loud . I read awhile back that they would play music constantly to the prisoners at Gitmo bay cuba , the song was from "Barney the purple dino . " I LOVE YOU YOU LOVE ME ......... It drove me nuts when my kids were young .

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