Squatters lock homeowner out of home

[@ec5423]

the city takes their time for evicting squatters but look how fast they evict YOU when you don't pay your property tax

[@garyg3916]

or unless the law is at the wrong address , serving a warrant ?? 😮😂😊

[@dustup2249]

Truth.

[@gonefishing6957]

Facts

[@jeanwilliams6855]

Yep!

[@neilkurzman4907]

Yes, when you don’t pay your property taxes, they evict you after about three years.

[@marktwaine9344]

if you steal a car, it's criminal....but not if you steal a house...? once an owner can't access their property...it's stolen...

[@angelbornred4367]

Excellent point!

[@DawnRK3204]

Makes you wonder what in the world is going on. No one ever had to teach me that it’s wrong to go into a house I either don’t own or wasn’t invited into.

[@whocares397]

idiots in charge do not care untill it happens to them ^_-

[@qwq203]

Squatter and eviction laws need to be seriously revamped. Squatting needs to be a criminal act.

[@neilkurzman4907]

There’s nothing wrong with the eviction laws. It’s the squatter problem that should be dealt with in all 50 states.

[@sherismoody728]

Yeah, good luck with that in Kommiefornia.

[@neilkurzman4907]

@ You mean taxes in Florida, which have the same kind of laws ? How about Louisiana? Kentucky?

[@F_U_JOE_BIDEN_619]

But yet you will still probably vote blue

[@A_Class]

Let me guess, California

[@knightofwind2929]

rule #1 dont go to the police, there are people who will "remove" them from the house and you wont hear from them again

[@FannieMay-or-not]

I know some

[@russelgrimes6739]

Better to call up the cousins for a game of "baseball" with the squatters. Swing, batter batter, swing!

[@anchorsaweigh9893]

💯

[@tadtab2]

I need insight on this.

[@ISSAY68]

hook me up!!!

[@bradmiller6205]

It is unbelievable that this is not a criminal matter.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Soft on Crime Democrat policies protect criminals over law abiding citizens! WAKE UP?

[@h_3_x_]

Why would it be?

[@MS.p999]

In georgia it's a felony if you can't prove ur the owner or have a legit lease

[@American-Recreationist]

@@MS.p999property tax bill, mortgage,

[@VistaLakesTV]

@@h_3_x_ What do you mean? Why wouldn't it be?? These are criminals and thieves occupying someone else's home.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

How can this not be a criminal matter?? The value of a property should automatically make it criminal theft.

[@The_Intellect939]

Squatters rights. BS laws arrest property owners. Law should be outlawed nationally.

[@Court-fl8ck]

It is. Unless you live in a blue state where criminals have more rights than law abiding citizens.

[@idreamofparis7233]

Because lawmakers back the criminals!

[@jamiedevereaux261]

Like why is this even a discussion to be had… yes.

[@OCVeritas]

@@Court-fl8ckLetting these criminals walk has nothing to do with California being a blue state. It’s about the blue lives matter crowd not wanting to charge any whyt person with a crime.

[@poollife777]

And this is exactly why I won't rent out a room in my home. Every time you hear people saying that you should open up your home and let others have a place to stay I think about incidents like these.

[@jeretso]

I dont rent out my basement either with finished kitchen and bathroom. Too many laws favoring squatters and con artists. Homeowners are afraid to spend a year in court.

[@mikejohn0088]

@@SuperiorlySubversive Can you understand the word "desperation?"

[@yolyprog2561]

Exactly

[@mimil5168]

Yep. Same here. Unless they fix the law, the rent will not go down.

[@jszoradi8650]

@poollife777 then don't rent it out. Who would want to rent from you?

[@teresa978]

The same thing happened to me. It took me 2 years to get that idiot out of my place and two years to garnish his paycheck to get my back rent. Swatters should not have rights over the owner. The laws need to be changed.

[@h_3_x_]

Why did he squat?

[@teresa978]

@h_3_x_ Was encouraged to live free in my rental property knowing I could not do a damn thing legally right away to throw him out. He took advantage of the swatters' law in my state and stole what was left inside but never thought I would go to court to collect. I hired a private investigator to find out everything I needed, in order to have his job served so I could collect on my judgement for back rent money. Not nearly enough to cover all the damage done but back rent for two years was garnished.

[@teresa978]

@h_3_x_ because my state protects you, so he was encouraged to live in my rental for free for 2 years. It was long enough for me to spend thousands on a lawyer and PI to get the information I needed to obtain a judgment and then serve his employer to garnish his check. Not enough to repair all the damage done and family items left behind that was stolen but I got rent money for that time.

[@lmcc0072]

@@h_3_x_Probably because he could without any repercussions. A friend of mine just got a guy out of her place that hadn’t paid rent in over 3 years. He took full advantage of California’s “eviction moratorium” for “Covid”. Some counties in the state only lifted the moratorium late last year. He did tens of thousands of dollars damage to the property and owes over $50k in back rent. She’ll never collect a cent from him.

[@jszoradi8650]

@h_3_x 🤡💩

[@ms.mcghee8682]

I’m not a fan of Ron DeSantis, but the law he signed off on allowing police to remove squatters immediately is what needs to happen around the country. State & city governments should re-zone property they own to house the unhoused.

[@lenala9773]

So he does whats needed, but you are not a fan? Sorry the world is not the utopia you desire

[@MedoExpress]

I love DeSantis, who do you think would do a better job?

[@midway27272727]

You're a fan of what then?

[@SomeDude998]

I’m not a fan of Gavin Newsom, but he has great hair.

[@ICONICPARIS]

Desantis is a RACISTS HOMOPHOBE!!!

[@slickrick876]

Squatting needs to be a felony

[@lmcc0072]

It should be because of the high dollar amount of what they’ve taken.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@bombaybeach208]

This could all be stopped NOW with just one change of the law.

[@The11eleven]

And the fact that legislators haven’t done so speaks volumes

[@ygrittesnow1701]

Quick question. Has a law maker or enforcer ever had to deal with a squatter situation? And is the response in those situations the same? Or do they get more expeditious response to this intrusion?

[@jeretso]

This is the same party that let 10 million migrants walk accross the border in 4 years.

[@divergence_tiffanyramos4337]

In my home state of Cali you have more rights if your a criminal or an individual that hustles and takes advantage of people and the system. We offer everything to anyone as long as your not a tax paying law abiding citizens. If you are you have little to no rights. It's literally a s**t show.

[@h_3_x_]

They have. Do u know anything about squatter rights?

[@thomask4836]

What happened to the squatters? Were they punished? Were they fined? Were they incarcerated? What did our government do to correct this situation?

[@dustup2249]

The fact that the news folks were inside the home and being escorted by the landlord while the squatters' personal belongings were there, combined with none of the squatters on camera tells you the squatters either ran for the hills or Saul showed up...

[@azureavocado5195]

Nothing

[@jeretso]

In LA criminals tatto the DA's name on their skin because there are little to no consequences. Not surprised if DA here ignores this case. They just refuse to put criminals in jail unless someone dies.

[@sissycarolina4863]

They make excuses like Todd boy there.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

They let the homeowner give payment to the courts and squatter!!! Then the courts sided with the squatter and not the homeowner!!!

[@Taz68]

Squatters should hav no rights! It's called Home Invasion.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@GojosMiddleFinger]

​@@ArtIsDrawingthey can't actually. Stop being stupid and actually learn the law

[@tadtab2]

Renting rooms in your house could get you into nightmare. Please do not rent

[@starsapphirelee5714]

It's so expensive here, single people have to!

[@starcatcher3691]

I don't think she sis a background check

[@jeretso]

Background checks can be hacked when laws are favorable to con artists. No consequences equals more hackers and thieves. In the end squatter gets a year rent free. Good luck suing for damages ha ha. Judges and DAs don't care either. Neighbors suffer too.

[@l8dysyskeykisuke60]

@@starsapphirelee5714 No Single people have to work more than married people and single people also get taxed the most. Renting a room.. yeah no thanks. I Will work 3 jobs not to have a roommate.

[@margaretqueen8512]

It happened to my son. Took in roommate and ended up loosing all his furniture, tools, clothing etc. He was renting so house that was fortunately ok for owner house wasn't damaged.

[@mayflowerkid4422]

Wait, if you can't lock a squatter out then they definitely can't lock you out. Surely that is criminal.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@aloha270999]

In California you're a victim period.

[@williamrizzo1285]

Commiefornia

[@idreamofparis7233]

A victim of their own making!!!!!

[@l8dysyskeykisuke60]

California is trashed.

[@Camille-t5e]

😂 You see one video and think that all of California is like this. Stop generalizing.

[@l8dysyskeykisuke60]

@@Camille-t5e It;s legit the news that comes outta California. Home Invaders & the fact that this shit pattern behavior is even TOLERATED by old laws that need to be amended to todays social values. I'm guessing you've never seen Asian Andy on YT. Look his squatter problems up.

[@wattosdeal]

It's absolute horse$h1t that this even exists. Prime example that the law abiding citizen in this country is the lowest form of life to the law and government.

[@azureavocado5195]

Especially if you are a wall abiding woman. You are a second class citizen who is supporting a government that will not support you. You do not have the might of force to do anything yourself. So you just have to take everything on the chin. And then they expect you to create more humans. It’s crazy.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@mylifeintexas]

We had a family friend come visit us here in Texas from Los Angeles a few years ago and witnessed a group of individuals breaking into his home on his ring doorbell camera a couple days later. Called the police to file a breaking and entering report and the police called him back to inform him that he saw the renters coming home. That was a 1 1/2 year battle for our friend who had to pay $100,000 to the squatters just so they would leave. I love California, but that situation is just mind-boggling. Our friend had all of his electronics stolen his clothes stolen his jewelry stolen and everything of value was stolen. They trashed his house costing tens of thousands of dollars in repair and in the one and 1/2 years that it took for them to evict these people, he had to pay rent while still paying a mortgage along with all of the utilities, including Netflix for the squatters. Why the state lets this happen is beyond me.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@ScottsdaleSushi]

California is a total Sh-- Show & it's a shame. Why the citizens don't change so many horrible things is simply shocking. I could never live there. When the criminals & users take over - it's time for the law abiding folks to go.

[@carolr7823]

Squatters should be put in jail. It is trespassing and grand larceny.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

Capital punishment!

[@GojosMiddleFinger]

@carolr7823 first learn what trespassing is and know what grand larceny is dumbass.

[@kellylestig4941]

Should be criminal. I remember growing up there were no squatter rights and if somebody broke into your home, they could be charged with breaking an entry, trespassing, burglary, etc. etc. now they have this stupid law called squatter rights which caters to the criminals. What happened to this woman is an injustice, I felt bad seeing the inside of her house after squatters took over back when I was growing up the word squatter wasn’t even around then and that was in the 80s.

[@h_3_x_]

🫢 wow u don't understand anything just shut up if u don't understand how squatting works

[@Robin-un8yf]

Used to be called adverse possession. You could live in an abandoned house for five years paying all the taxes and utilities and you owned it after 5 years. That was ca. Squatters rights this other thing of living for free on someone else's property is corrupt and sick and anarchy. It's in style to be a criminal now.

[@carolinehuang1]

Back then , the owner may abandoned the place due to death , sickness , fire and foreclosure. So the city said anyone can take over as long as property taxes is gonna pay and it would very nice when squatter lawn the yard and take care the place that's the goal now the population is booming and home price is skyhigh

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@GojosMiddleFinger]

Op is a moron. Squtter rights been a thing since the 1800s.

[@ogshoeplugogshoeplug5039]

If you have squatters, call the LAW OFFICE OF SMITH & WESSON.

[@gonefishing4204]

Nah, get a best friend named Remington.

[@ogshoeplugogshoeplug5039]

@@gonefishing4204 If he's not available ask his cousin Mossberg 🤠

[@GojosMiddleFinger]

How dumb can yall be. Ricky life in prison instead of trying sue them and get them removed.

[@ogshoeplugogshoeplug5039]

@@GojosMiddleFinger Are you familiar with what a JOKE is?

[@gonefishing4204]

@ how dumb can you be? Some squatters push homeowners to the brink of bankruptcy. Squatters deserve everything coming their way when they mess with the wrong one.

[@commanderbell1965]

Blame Politicians for stop Landlords from evicting people during Covid

[@jeretso]

This is after the moratorium. During moratorium it was 2 years to evict.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@auroralights2759]

I am never calling the police🤔🤪. They will be out quickly.

[@danthesquirrel]

Perhaps with the implosion of the Democratic Party a majority of voters will be willing to change our laws to stop prioritizing criminal protections and give police a mandate to help non-criminal people. Allowing successful home invaders to keep what they conquer was a terrible mistake that needs to be undone.

[@garyg3916]

well .. ?? wasn't there major issue with immigration .. ?? is there not bigger fish to fry .. ?? may want to start at a bigger issues then work our way down ..?? does that not make sense ..?? 😢😮😊 .. I agree .. 👍 I just believe should start chipping away at the bigger pictures .. so to speak .. entirely a personal opinion .. 😊

[@danthesquirrel]

@@garyg3916 Or while people are fed up and demanding change put out 20 major ballot initiatives to vote on. If frustration drives me to check one box I would likely check the other 20 boxes at the same time.

[@TiffanyBlakeLA]

I heard a story of someone that handcuffed a squatter. Fed them Oxy for two weeks until addicted. Threw them into a trunk. And dropped them off at a homeless encampment.

[@SeattleBoatdog]

Thanks for sharing your bizarre sexual fantasies with the class

[@turboredcart]

LOL

[@GojosMiddleFinger]

I know that story. Forget the person thought. But yeah that person is in jail for DRUGGING AND KIDNAPPING THAT PERSON. Thier not getting out anytime soon. They are facing 30 year prison sentence

[@marysmith9954]

Don’t vote for same people

[@kerris.3488]

Absolutely mind-blowing that our lawmakers allow this!

[@ygrittesnow1701]

A car is private property too. Yet a car which can be valued anywhere from $200 for a beater with a heater to several thousands of dollars is a felony stop resulting in some cases lives lost. But a house worth 100k and up is a civil matter to steal, occupy and destroy. Not sure I grasp the logic here. Let's ignore the fact that in many cases a person has broken into the home. Is in a place they don't have lawful authority to be, trespassing. Gaining a value of use that they would otherwise have had to pay for. And of course the loss of value to the actual owner. Just curious but has a squatter ever done this to a cop, legislator, mayor or any other government official? Would law enforcement response be the same for those individuals?

[@jeretso]

The California party is soft on crime and even softer on squatters. This video is just the tip of the iceberg.

[@seriejohnson698]

Thank you.

[@fandomcheergurl1006]

Vote red in 2026 elections. Vote these politicians who protect criminals out of office. Demand squatter eviction laws like Florida be put into law for San Diego.

[@jeretso]

Law breakers move to California for the social benefits and perfect weather. Homeowners in Cali are just clueless. They voted for soft on crime Gascon how many times.

[@whackamole4909]

bruh stop making sense. too much sense.

[@darknesswithin2136]

Voting here is rigged.

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

Voting “red” has NEVER made anyone’s lives better. It’s a myth. Red politicians are MORE likely to rob and grift off your constituents.

[@rondajefferson729]

This is a STUPID LAW!!! Why would you have a law that works against the home owner. If the Florida governor Ron DeSantis can change the laws in his state shouldn't all governor's do the same in their state. This is a OLD LAW and it's a STUPID LAW!!! People should be put in jail that try and take people's homes. 🙄

[@dtocksdtocks]

I have never had any desire to rent a home as a homeowner. Either own it or sell it. AirBNB? Effffff no.

[@oedhelsetren]

My husband's family owns several rental homes surrounding our primary residence. It's not as bad as people make it sound as long as you as the property owner are doing the right things. We had a court eviction and it only took 6 months because we started the legal process right away. The properties pay for themselves for the most part and that includes our property taxes. The only time we had a real issue is when we skipped the background check because we felt sorry for the person because they had two kids and were living in a crack motel.

[@jeretso]

@@oedhelsetren Wow 6 months is too long. It should be 1 month. Average homeowners are just clueless and vote soft .

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@DoubleO7-11]

Way to go Gloria/Newsom… 🙄

[@FannieMay-or-not]

This is exactly why I dropped the Blue, walked away and voted Red and for President Trump too.

[@ReginaPhalangee]

​@@FannieMay-or-not Welcome to the party of common sense

[@siriosstar4789]

@doubledumb- Bs , blame ALL politicians. squatter laws favoring the squatter have been on the books long before Newsom was in charge . get your facts straight

[@WAN2TREE4]

@@ReginaPhalangee Trump will make America great again! Cheers to that!

[@SeattleBoatdog]

So you’re a moron… Thanks for sharing!

[@SpotTheBorgCat]

Why not name the Squatters??

[@mrscrappz1063]

Because they were of a certain race, the news network didn't want to get cancel culture'd

[@bitshtannicajohnson6957]

*Because they're some of Rhonda Santa's little elves*

[@mernellmobley6782]

This is California for you. It is a crminal matter in Polk County in Florida and other counties also. All states should pass the law that its criminal not civil. Being civil and not criminal is ridiculous.

[@FannieMay-or-not]

My boyfriend had a problem with squatters doing something similar, he put a hornet's nest down the chimney one night. They left and never came back. ⚖️

[@russelgrimes6739]

Man... we have to get fiendishly creative to handle crud like this.

[@jackeroo75]

Be careful, you can get sue for harming people.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

@@jackeroo75 Unless there is definitive proof that the actual owner did anything. Nature took it's course and resolved the situation.

[@jeretso]

My fireplace is enclosed in glass they would come back to bite me on the roof LOL

[@magesalmanac6424]

That’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard today

[@supertec2023]

I need to post pictures of the people who did this so everybody knows who they are

[@JanetClawson-dn3ng]

Resort rentals are being targeted and are difficult to evict squatters once in. I found my rental is in a area very actively targeted by organized groups that want to inspect first then use the opportunity to suddenly move others in, take on role of unauthorized property managers with no leases, suddenly subletting with social media, advertising, collecting rent in fake rental scams. The nice couple with kids that wanted to rent tried to do this with me suddenly switching from loving the place to a scam. I was lucky I immediately called sheriff and a locksmith re-keyed and updated security before they moved in. Hard lesson for me.

[@jeretso]

Lucky you have a good sherriff , county and state.

[@dhampir216]

Squatter probs? i got 10 friends and a crobar! I got you!

[@momsruin]

Seriously why arnt these people going in their own house with a few friends and shottys and escorting the trash out?

[@listenquitely2888]

There should be a class action lawsuit against Newsom and his party for not doing anything to help landlords.

[@garyg3916]

good/bad people where ever u go ..?? including landlords .. 😮😢😊

[@SeattleBoatdog]

Durrrr!!!

[@jeretso]

Him and his friends extended moratoriums and created more red tape. Mom and Pop landlords are a shrinking minority as they flee the state and sell to corporations. It's one party system then they wonder why supply is gone.

[@JayCay1]

Newsom don't care about you broke bums😂

[@JacksonWalter735]

Any photos or names of the squatters?

[@Mike-01234]

California not surprised very pro renter. Judges will always side with the renter. If I had a home there I would never rent it to anyone. Keep security cameras and alarm systems on property you are not living in. Once they get a foot hold and claim they live there with a phony lease or rental agreement it will cost you to get rid of them.

[@SkyBear0509]

If the police chief was the home owner , outcome would've been different

[@ms.eastershepherd5327]

Sick of this foolishness! Laws need to be changed so squatters can stop this crap! It’s not fair to hard working home owners

[@mikecrawford5331]

California law seems to protect criminal behavior.

[@deannasalem145]

It's a very liberal blue state. Blue all the way down the middle, Kommiefornia.

[@WNHTCT]

It's amazing how people act once they take control of SOMEONE ELSE'S property. I got to experience that one time and the tenants' audacity was breath taking.

[@SpookyBabii_666]

These laws are so stupid in America Get it together Squatters don’t have No rights homeowners do !

[@sheismyheroiamherkeeper]

Don't call police first, get inside YOUR home, then call police for an intruder. You're welcome.

[@booyah2u296]

Take a lesson from Georgia where it's now criminally illegal to squat in someone's property. It only takes days to remove the squatters by force. The squatters have days, not months or years, to prove that they are legally renting. Otherwise, the police will remove the squatters physically.

[@ZeeVee-t8g]

She could have hired squatter hunters

[@Ajay_Kumar-uq8rd]

No property taxes to be paid when an issue of squatters is filed. That would be necessary for township to be serious.

[@cesartrujillo8813]

Judge should be sued

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@tamerachurch3881]

My disabled son had squatters moved into his home and refuse to leave and he ended up losing his home because he could not make his monthly Payment, I did the same, I called the police. They say they couldn't do anything about it now. New people own it and they are evicting people. But then more people are moving in so that they have to evict them too. And it's just a never-ending battle.

[@okinawasurfspots3184]

how is theft of a home a civil matter…🤯

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@jonathanquinn6729]

I am sorry but a lot of places lack common sense, this is not even a conversation in Florida. These thieves would be going straight to jail on the same day.

[@kweaver1965]

I don't care about the law i would have broken a window and changed the locks and fixed the window! The law is effing DISGUSTING!! SO SICK OF THE COPS SAYING IT'S A CIVIL MATTER WHEN ITS CLEARLY A LAWFUL MATTER!!!

[@SK-lt1so]

Taking a house is a "civil matter"?

[@wc4109]

How is trespassing, or theft of someone’s home, a civil matter?? Terrible laws…

[@acethedriver2895]

I'm glad Florida thoughen up it's laws ending the sqwatter scam. Where the police can now remove sqwatters from a house they steal.

[@JennyMoore-bl4dk]

Squatters should have absolutely no rights at all.

[@jennj1870]

This is crazy! When you purchase a home or property your ownership of that property is filed as a deed with the city/county and is public record. If a squatter takes over your home, the proof of your ownership is public record. A squatter taking over your house and refusing to vacate is essentially stealing it. Shoplifters are arrested, charged, and face consequences for stealing. Why are squatters not arrested, charged, and prosecuted for stealing your home? The police arrest shoplifters. Why can't they evict and arrest squatters?

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@thescientist8769]

squatters should be charged as felon.

[@sharonsparks900]

Destruction of property shouldn’t be a civil matter.

[@joicampbell2063]

This is why I don't let anyone stay at my house!

[@kathybagley1948]

Why is squatters of homes not criminal? Who wrote the law on this situation?

[@lete7822]

The law would be broken, over and over again, if i found them in my house. BURGLER FOUND AND STOPPED 😂😂😂😂😂

[@b.jerelljones7312]

This is why I would never become a landlord. It’s not worth the headache and stress.

[@ambermyers7463]

It’s not by accident. It’s intentional so all property owners are large investors only. Small mom and pop will be gone and then we can all say we did it to ourselves

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@wlachappelle]

That is why you vote them out of office

[@garyg3916]

u can please some of the people some of the times ... ?? but u can't please all of the people all of the time ..?? 😮😢😅😊

[@darknesswithin2136]

Voting is RIGGED.

[@sherryhillman9197]

CA needs to change there squatters laws and make it criminal. Here in GA they did. I hope she sued them.

[@bob-p7x6j]

Watching from Canada, we have the same problems. I thought the Americans were so much tougher on these things but maybe it is tougher state to state?

[@ReginaPhalangee]

Democrats

[@ArmyVetlady-m6k]

Every state in the US are governed by their own laws!

[@garyg3916]

ah huh .. trickle down effect ?? federal is national , states hav their own policies/laws besides federal .. ?? even in individual states hav their good/bad sections .. ?? it's messy ..?? 😂😂 👍

[@jeretso]

Just look at the election map and the colors will show you the states with the most squatter problems. In New York they arrested a landlord for changing the locks on a squatter.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

lol, they were never tough!

[@infamousm80]

Wale from MU. So random to click on this video and see that he has made it big. Always had an amazing voice.

[@annette5915]

I have watched Jim Avila for decades. I am so happy I got to see this report with him. He's so great.

[@MaxDangerPower]

They cant sue you if they are not alive. They can squat in 6ft holes.

[@Drewzker]

Horrible eviction laws out there

[@ArtIsDrawing]

The city can remove tenants from affordable housing ASAP, but when homeowners do it then the city takes their sweet time!!

[@Darci3333]

How do apartment complexes evict people all the time but yet homeowners are not allowed to get squatters out????

[@Dubalow-7]

I have a 47 year old friend with the initials A.K. and his son is 15 years old and his initials are A.R. They love to remove squatters.

[@ro9949]

and this is exactly why we are choosing to sell our property vs renting it out. Amazing how tenants have more rights than the owners!

[@kimr.5149]

Nah, me and some friends would have gotten back in that house. Ridiculous.

[@kathrynmorse5181]

Need to handle it literally on your own.

[@DRventura333]

Three months to one year, to get a response from the municipality to get your own house back from criminal squatters! The homeowner has to be put through such a nightmare. The trespassers should be removed immediately, should be a criminal matter, and the trespassers put in jail with felony. Why is California not implementing an Anti-Criminal Squatter Bill. Every working voting resident of California needs to write to their Senator and Representatives to prepare a Bill for the Governor to sign just as Florida did in March 2024.

[@Peace-nm6bx]

This is so unfair!! There should be prison time for squatters!! Laws need to be severe for this crime.

[@barbietingz8722]

they need to change these squatter laws, homeowners shouldn't be put in a position to lose their property they worked hard to acquire because some stranger decided to move in

[@cristinagusatu6323]

Once helping a homeless woman, she was crazy drink messy, stole trings from home, took me 3 months, got here out of my home so everyone need be careful

[@LindaGedney-do8nb]

Put them in jail.

[@kandyaxelrod8797]

Break into your own home bc that's not a crime😊

[@lecanter]

that one time you decide to go back home for halloween- as Mike Myers! that would be me lol

[@ARMENASSATURIAN]

Show their faces !

[@S.B.-rh9mf]

Be patient!!!?! In the meantime the squatters are destroying the home. And who’s going to pay for that damage? The homeowner of course while the squatters get off Scott free. Something is definitely wrong with ours laws. Squatters shouldn’t have more rights than legal home owners!!!!

[@4lilliearrington]

It's sad that the police couldn't help. Laws need to be changed.

[@xlerb2286]

How in the world is that a civil matter? Around here if anyone was squatting the sheriff would have them out in a couple hours though there may be some holes that would need to be patched up. And that's if the neighbors didn't get together and handle it themselves.

[@jeretso]

The neigbors suffer too when squatters linger for a year and invite other squatters.

[@union8200]

I just want to clarify for Californians that squatter home takeovers are not some big intractable nationwide problem. This only happens in places where the law lets it happen. You get what you vote for.

[@marilynm8812]

I am glad it is getting easier in some areas for homeowners to get help. Actually, it is "breaking and entering".

[@Maddie-lv5sg]

Will not have that problem in the Red state of Florida. Our governor made laws to protect homeowners.

[@ll.111]

There's always diy. The squatters will 100% disappear overnight without a trace.

[@WAN2TREE4]

Trump won, life will be like paradise!

[@luisg.9125]

People need to take the law into their own hands if our government is corrupt and inept!! All while demanding taxes which is why the revolution started taxation without representation!!

[@intothevoid1926]

Cut off all utilities

[@brycenhubbard6224]

"squatters" aka drugged out criminals.

[@C12341]

This is a HUGE level of audacity. These were clearly not struggling people who needed time to find another place. We've got to change these squatter laws.

[@Vasudeva108.]

Squatters issues should be a priority for lawmakers in every state of the country. Make laws to prevent this.

[@carolynmurvin7502]

The law needs to change. The law needs to evict squatters and non-payment of rent. This action should be changed for every state or country. Change the law. Stop protecting these wrong people. Immediately get them out of the owners' home, so they can't further damage people property.

[@letthedeedshaw7541]

What bothers me about this is... if those people were legal renters that were evicted.. the police would come and remove them and the furniture out on the street...

[@mariaelda6271]

@2:50 and then, be PATIENT... How very vague. 🙄