20 States Squatters Can Legally Claim Your Property

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

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[@malumnexus7919]

I'm actually looking at this as a possibility for me given my current hardships, but I won't be taking land from people who own it. There are actually plots out there that have been completely abandoned and are under no one's ownership. That's how I will use the system. I've been driven into extreme poverty and homelessness thanks to the mismanagement of the country's economy.

[@Good-DaySunshine]

Thank you for making all these videos! Very interesting...wish I could have filled out the survey for Texas, AL, Iowa, Ok, NC and WI (the best out of this bunch).

[@powerguymark]

A "RONIN" tat? Explains why you apologize for watching Joe Rogan. 😅

[@ginaspaulding9428]

God bless him… I don’t know why he doesn’t want black history to be taught in schools. Black people have made immeasurable contributions to the world. Why not learn about that so we can respect one another and stop this hatred.

[@farmcat9873]

You might want to change the Florida rights because they just had a thing were they are going to take them rights away.

[@wfodavid]

In Texas we have stand your ground law. As long as it's YOUR property you can defend it. With whatever means necessary!

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

God bless Texas

[@philipj.sherman2987]

He's not actually talking about squatting. He's using the wrong verbiage. It's adverse possession, which is not the same thing. See my comment above.

[@benttranberg2690]

Yeah! But again, you have to do it...

[@wfodavid]

@@benttranberg2690 Agreed and its sad that people can take a vid with their phone and do nothing more.

[@annes159]

​@@hardworkingamerican8847😊

[@Lycan3303]

We need to follow Florida and get rid of squatters rights ...this is crazy

[@SA-hz1rs]

Florida followed other states

[@dogie1070]

Cartels have you out-gunned. These ninjas are professionals.

[@kylemartinson722]

​@@dogie1070are you on the spectrum

[@Delia-gf4ek]

Lucan 3303 Florida and its government are republicans that is the difference in California we have many problems thanks to the governor we have

[@dianevanderlinden3480]

@@SA-hz1rs Yes. I live in Florida. The house next door to me was often vacant as the owner lived out of state and she wouldn't rent to anyone unless she came down to meet them, which was tough for her to do. The house was always in good repair; it was a neighborhood of charming older homes on large lots, and due to the size of the lots it was desirable. These homes rarely came up for sale but the wanna-be buyers were like vultures and knew the home was vacant. Long story short: over a period of 15 years she haad 2 squatters. One was a county code officer (this was a county pocket at the time). That guy was the shadiest. he falsified documents, all kinds of crazy stuff. There were no violations on the property; it wasn't in disrepair. It took her 4 months to get him out and prove she had neither sold nor rented to him. I'm sure this happened often with seasonally vacant homes. So crazy. This was in the late 90s.

[@captainadjuster4806]

"Renters" have rights, "Squatters" do not. I don't get why our legal system has such a hard time understanding the difference.

[@ronblauvelt7457]

Renters who don’t pay rent should have zero rights as well… you have only a right to what you have paid for

[@johnlouis3312]

What kind of a law is this the squatters send them to India and Saudi Arabia there are a lot of homes just try see what happens

[@louishaddon4351]

Exactly! Squatters are trespassers first . They have no legal paperwork or rights to the property, so the rest should not even be a issue.

[@larrywicks3374]

Ignorance run wild in our government.

[@happyzahn8031]

Sadly, even in TX, renters who are not paying rent can easily stay for 2.5 months before they can legally (without some help from the 'influencers') be kicked out. It used to be no more than a month before the pandemic.

[@RickBerg-b9k]

If the taxes are being paid on that property, then no one should have the right to take that property from you. Period

[@phreakingpenguin]

It just sounds silly honestly. If someone was to forcefully remove them instead of filing a complaint then it could be handled but if you go to police and say someone is living in your house then I guess you can't remove them?

[@pcgtrader]

that tells us plainly that property taxes are a scam and equate to theft

[@philipnguyen3107]

I would invite homeless to live together with the squatter. If no tax pay in 3 years the house will be auction off.

[@redwolfexr]

And not paying Taxes is EXACTLY how a property qualifies to be claimed under AP. That is EXACTLY how it works. Pay taxes and nobody can take it.

[@philipnguyen3107]

@@redwolfexr Uncle Sam is tough.

[@GenXfrom75]

“Squatters” and “rights” don’t belong in the same sentence. Ever.

[@rmwright11221979]

Squatters should not have any rights. There's the exception.

[@davidprosser7278]

Nailed it.

[@ZXNTV]

Why don't you live on the streets for a few years and come back to this.

[@phreakingpenguin]

​@@ZXNTVjust because you have no place to go doesn't mean yoh can move into some random persons house and take it over. Thats how you get shot

[@GenXfrom75]

@@ZXNTV I have. Don’t make assumptions

[@markolson3855]

I live in Central Florida. Our sheriff tells us to save the taxpayers money and take care of business ourselves. Something tells me the police in Florida would rather just call the coroner and give you an, "attaboy". I'm not kidding, look it up.

[@AsaTrenchard1865]

"He was coming right at me" 👍

[@naoko7184]

I love your sheriff!

[@BohappenstanceClick]

That's a good policy.

[@BruceForster-k9n]

DeSantis 2024!

[@LisaRent]

I used to live in a rural county in California with a similar sheriff. He told us, “Our response time can be up to 45 minutes where you are. You do what you need to do to protect yourself and your family.” He gave conceal carry permits to as many of us as he could with no apologies.

[@SunshineTwilight]

Florida wouldn't even make this list now thanks to Desantis. Fill out a form and the local sheriff can kick em' out, no waiting. Other states should follow suit!

[@marilynhudson5805]

You are Absolutely right 💯.

[@dianevanderlinden3480]

so good that it's not like it used to be.

[@estevennurkin5183]

I love the good old days! A man's home is his castle🏰⛲️

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

It’s been that way in Michigan long before Florida did it.

[@bethbnolan]

I thank your governor; and our Georgia Gov. Kemp followed Florida's lead. This is right and just.

[@RockyMountainRobin]

Just the idea that any amount of time and you can just claim somebody else’s land or somebody else’s possession is totally completely disgusting to me… theft, by any other name is still theft

[@lindap.p.1337]

I like the 20/21 year residency stipulation.

[@redwolfexr]

So pay your taxes and it is not an issue. That is the FIRST requirement, you pay the back taxes on the property and keep them current. Taxes are current? Then you can't file for AP.

[@RockyMountainRobin]

@@redwolfexr taxes are paid in full - under bridge dweller

[@marklaplante8675]

I think this explains what's wrong with our country. Criminals have more rights than law-abiding citizens. In fact, if you obey the law, more often than not, you will be the one victimized. The worst part of this is that there is no way to fix this. Revise the laws? That would require the politicians, who for the most part have benefitted from the current system to take a step back and actually think about the people they claim to represent. Not going to happen in this world.

[@BG-qx2st]

Stop voting democrat easiest solution

[@59MARYC]

Probably not going to happen in Blue states, they ("the politicians") are entrenched and the fix is in. They will never give that power up. I am expecting the Red states to follow DeSantis.

[@NTJedi]

Very true... there's too many laws protecting the criminals. 50 years ago when a criminal was recognized the working people and the police would work together to make the criminal either leave town or disappear.... today the police target the working people with speeding tickets while the laws protect the criminals.

[@maryspurlock4794]

Keep voting for lawyers in the government and this what you will get. These kind of laws just make more money for lawyers

[@francineharris9473]

I believe illegals are doing this now all by design

[@timothykelley4425]

Smith&Wesson says that they have no rights to my house.

[@wmffmw]

S&W, backed up by Colt, Springfield and Ruger. With lots of ammo.

[@ericstevens8744]

My giant cane corsos don’t like squatters

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

👍🏼

[@annsaunders5768]

Disruptive noise all night and day says they won't want to stay....

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

Gaston Glock agrees.

[@TheBlacGhost2093]

If a squatter shows up at my house, he or she got 3 seconds to GTFO. They either walk out or get carried out on a stretcher. Either way, they're getting tf outta my house.

[@jackblack3886]

As my dad always said, that would be their last living act. He didn't bother anyone or their property. He fully demanded the same from others. The last 50 years sure have changed society.

[@jacklong7048]

Just make sure no witnesses or recording on cell.

[@vextract4662]

Squatters is just a word. They are trespassing. If you are there it's a home invasion, utilize the 2A accordingly.

[@mattd.4133]

No stretcher needed at 319 Fair Ave. Flora, IL just a wet vac, paper towels and bleach. Nothing will be left whole to carry.

[@tbonko]

There ya'll just posted your add ress. 😂

[@billyclark4102]

It's not terrible landlords, it's terrible government that causes this.

[@josearmando726]

He's a leftist. Of course, he's anti-landlord.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

A combo.

[@Kyle-li8wi]

Most problems are caused by the govt so it isnt surprising.

[@Error-mx1jk]

Briggs is a lefty. He loves government

[@TheCharleseye]

I was gonna say, it was terrible landlords that expanded renter's rights to the point of being detrimental. However, landlords didn't cause "squatters' rights" to be a thing. This is residual from the days of taking a horse and buggy across the plains and staking claims to land. It then morphed, due to periods when people were abandoning property and the states saw a benefit to allowing others to take over that land. That way, there would be someone responsible for the tax bill. You're not wrong. Greedy politicians are behind this.

[@mr.horse1801]

I had a meth squatter in my Florida house in 2020. The police protected them, but that didnt stop me from breaking in and claiming my house.

[@jenscheibner792]

Move in with a very big dog....

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Have you heard of humans hurting dogs ? Take care of your own business !

[@doyourbestletgoddotherest444]

​@@jenscheibner792very big mean dog

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

The idea of Squatters having rights is Insane!!!!!!

[@maryspurlock4794]

Keep voting for lawyers into our government because this is what you get when you do vote for them

[@GlenLaConey]

This is what happens when a nation forsakes the Lord their God, the Fountain of Living Waters, and turns to 🌈💅! [Disclaimer: 🌈💅Should not be construed to reference any gender or sexual orientation. It is merely metaphoric. This disclaimer is for the benefit of KZbin's idiotic guidelines.]

[@SportsBettingFacts]

How is this happening in a supposedly capitalist country? This is one step away from communism

[@leonidaas2000]

@@maryspurlock4794 lawyers...wow...get sober lefty ... its not that wow.. stop watching cnn

[@DavidS-bm2st]

@@maryspurlock4794 secret society demons club

[@lowermichigan4437]

Squatters should never have more rights than the home owner.

[@pfc.h.4911]

Squatters shouldn't have ANY RIGHTS!!!!

[@marilynhudson5805]

You are exactly right 💯

[@BohappenstanceClick]

It could be because the government hates competition and is greedy. The government wants it for themselves. Which is fine.

[@whereswaldo5740]

This is communism folks. It’s the redistribution of wealth they keep trying to tell you about. So go squat in the governors mansion and the mayors house and any other judge that says this is ok. Ah ah aaah. Squatters rights.

[@e.n.strowd1949]

@@pfc.h.4911in that case the entirety of the western part of the US shouldn’t exist.

[@James-np8pu]

Thankfully Ron Desantis just passed a law in Florida to combat squatters.

[@redshed2020]

So the Vineyard guy in Virginia. I don't care how long he's been there, he no doubt knew he didn't pay for that land. In my book it's still theft.

[@RockyMountainRobin]

If you didn’t pay for it, you stole it

[@Kaylin_h]

​@@RockyMountainRobinJust ask the original people here!

[@RockyMountainRobin]

@@Kaylin_h so I know you’re not original or their spokesman…… if you’re talking Native American, was it your relatives who robbed them for some shiny beads? And please don’t clutch your pearls while you’re typing … you might misspell…..

[@otsoko66]

@@RockyMountainRobin this is actually the point of a lot of these laws -- the original owners (ie, the Native Americans) are prohibited by these laws of coming in and claiming land that was squatted on by white people who never paid for it. Homesteading laws (ie. the homesteader got the land title for free) in the 1800s generally only applied to white homesteaders (ie, it was in the law that only white people could legally claim a homestead.) BTW these laws do go back to medieval England when there was less documentation of land ownership - so long-term possession was taken as prima facia proof of ownership.

[@yvonnewilson2242]

​@@otsoko66 And the Native tribes also took land from OTHER TRIBES. The Whites did the same thing the Natives have done to one another for THOUSANDS OF YEARS. Please read a book. 🙄

[@TonyBenton0728]

Georgia just passed a new squatter law !

[@Black-ig6vh]

❤Woohoo!! I was so worried, since I just bought a house in Georgia. I was afraid I would have to stop traveling for a while 😅

[@karisheets2323]

Cannot do it in Florida anymore! Best Governor ever! There aren’t any squatters rights anymore!

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

He's right on the squatters... But way wrong on so many other issues.

[@joshreynolds729]

Nope 🤣 moral of the story don’t be or vote democrat and life will be just fine.

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

Your governor sucks. And not necessarily for just that reason alone. Florida isn’t even worth squatting in anyway.

[@sammywatson3250]

😂😂 that is all

[@arthurwb]

@@TheTrueOnyxRosegreat our amazing state is full already so don’t need more people here, glad you are very happy where you are. 😅 you don’t need a dictator as a governor 😬

[@roydavis2242]

I know a church in Ohio that is dealing with this problem. Neighbors put fences several feet past the property line. They claim it"s theirs by possession and were "paying taxes" on it. The Church's lawyer told them that Church owned property isn't taxed and their houses hadn't even been there for the 21 yr requirement. He informed the offenders that, if the church has to take them to court, they will sue to recover legal cost and get it. Florida just passed one of the first anti-squatter law.

[@stangsman100]

I had a situation in Texas and was worried about someone using abverse possession to take my land. I talked to a land lawyer. He told me that shit doesn't happen in Texas. This person was using my land for over 15 years and had it fenced off. I was told to move the fence by both the lawyer and the county attorney. We did and now have our property back.

[@ScottMStolz]

Texas does have some interesting requirements. First, there has to be a structure on the land (such as a building or car port), second there has to be a fence around it (or something else indicating the boundary), and they have to "notoriously" occupy it (meaning they can't hide their presence).

[@ScottMStolz]

What is interesting is that, technically, you squatted on your own property by moving the fence. Since the squatter does not have the deed, they have no legal means of evicting you. The end result, you got your property back. :)

[@Fox_Zero]

So, we pay a mortgage, interest, insurance, and taxes for 20 to 30 years to own our homes, and squatters can take it from you in as little as 7 years without paying a cent? 🙄 these laws need to change!

[@Hard_Qs]

again wont happen to you!!! You live in your house....this is not an issue the corporations are making you believe in a boogie man

[@susanhoh1414]

These insane laws and now bringing it out in the open. Could this set off open season to look for empty homes❓

[@meritholdingllc123]

Squatters are criminal trespassers and thieves.

[@thomastolbert6184]

Just keep voting democrat! Soon their armed illegals will just take your home by force!

[@paularnold7005]

That sounds like all Democrats including Big Mike Obama and Biden. They are American illegal squatters.

[@davidturner3014]

Not necessarily. If the taxes get paid, and the Holder of the Deed does not even really care... The property got put to good use. (That is why those laws are written as they are written.

[@dustinhaus1165]

"Tenant" rights are important. "squatters" rights should not exist

[@theresaanderson4404]

This law is just absurd.

[@ravenone6255]

People need to get together to change criminals law

[@toddaulner5393]

Pretty sure the taxes would be due after the 20 years as well.

[@scottleonard6651]

If I am required to pay for a title search before buying property, why isn’t a squatter required to do the same before "acquiring" unoccupied property?

[@gdcapra]

This is a good video, but it misses the point. The problem isn’t the adverse possession laws. The problem is that people are moving into homes in the middle of estate processes, or while people are away, then fabricating leases, and creating a false landlord tenant relationship in order to move the eviction case to a civil process, which can take months or years, instead of a criminal or civil trespassing process…..which is immediate. The adverse possession laws protect peoples boundary disputes…..for example a neighbor may have his property surveyed and then claim your shed is on his property. You can claim you installed the shed, or garage or pool, whatever more than 20 years ago and the land under that structure is yours.

[@randallfabian6640]

Try this on state land and I bet it doesn't work.

[@Susan-id5xj]

Or a national park.

[@NTJedi]

YEAR 1787: Politicians behind closed doors, "This country was made by the people and for the people." YEAR 2024: Politicians behind closed doors, "This country is for the billionaires and their billion dollar companies... screw the people."

[@George-ux6zz]

With all the abandoned buildings in San Francisco, it should be a prime squatter location.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

They are worst too much. The few empty ones they have will still have security.

[@jeannovacco5136]

​​@@WorldAccordingToBriggs One of the reasons this is a problem in California is that there have been activists and advocacy groups teaching people how to sue their landlords for large amounts of money. Some years back there was a new politician (middle-aged female Asian) who was running for office in one of the big California cities and she made this problem public. Entitled people believing that it's their right to victimize others whom they perceive as wealthy and undeserving has been one of the causes for high rents and homelessness in California. Tjis dynamic also feeds into high deposits so there's a big entry threshold of first month's rent sometimes last month's rent and deposit for damages. It can be a reason why some people a feel compelled to buy overpriced properties just to ensure their own shelter --- ending up in pure speculation on price appreciation. Given the high resale value of many properties some of these owners are not wealthy and have enormous mortgages you have to roll the dice and find tenants they believed to be qualified and honorable. It's true that tenants sometimes stay on for failed to pay their last month's rent for fear of landlord holding on to deposits unjustly -- especially if they have createf damaged or unwilling to clean up after themselves and return the property to the condition in which they rented it. There are agitators who want to turn the normal landlord tenant tensions into a class war issue. Tenants tell themselves that they are paying for the landlord to buy the property, even when much of their rent is going to high property taxes and mortgage interest, with only a slight sliver going toward paying off the principal especially on a newer 30-year mortgage. Of course it is the wealthier better- positioned owners, who can afford to pull their property off of the market until they need to use it or to speculate on pure price appreciation. There's also the issue that if they continue to rent and sometimes just offer the property for rent they will be subject to anomalies in the law which means that the IRS in characterizing the property as rental imposes depreciation rules rules which may or may not create a current tax break but which ultimately results in high taxes upon sale when the government moves to recoup the potential tax break whether or not any real savings were realized. This is just one of the many ways that federal and state tax codes accepted accounting principles contribute to unaffordable housing, exclusionary neighborhoods, and in cases of urban areas tipping into a downward spiral the actual creation of slums, when for example landlords cannot write off as expenses massive Capital Improvements in a property's infrastructure such as roofing, plumbing, rlecttic and heating/ air conditioning equipment.

[@happyzahn8031]

Look up the huge chinese 3 tower complex with graffiti in SF (I didn't know they had other graffiti towers too - what a city). I think they estimate 1200 homeless living in them. It was a big project that went belly up but the glass was in so it is sheltered.

[@ELECRIX909]

​@@happyzahn8031 in L.A. not SF

[@floridagirl8540]

There should be no laws letting someone take over property or land that someone else paid for!! If the owner dies then it goes to the family! How hard is that? These laws are disgusting and MUST BE CGANGED

[@hiimauntjonithebodyinsider9452]

In my township 29 years now & SEE very clearly that these are as tyrannical & liars & cheats just like the Obiden regime! I read & suggest all read their LOCAL paper & do not believe what it says when discussing township business!!! It LOOKS like they are doing everything according to the letter & in FACT are liars murderers & thieves & I caught them in several area's & think the reporter works for them! They all are up for re-election this Nov. &having a library of our local paper I have the articles to prove they did the exact OPPOSITE of all those lies that the reporter wrote about! Obiden disobeying the student loan dismissal of the supreme ct. is making these here think they can disregard the new re-write of the WOTUS law almost 50 years of over controlling local Gov's A victory for all land owners and need someone to make them adhere. SO, when liar in Chief will not heed the S.C. it empowers these here to dis-regard also!

[@juantomas3630]

The only rights any Squatter(s) should have is to get off the land / property ASAP when told to get out / off !!!

[@naoko7184]

Yes! I don’t care how long you’ve been squatting. When the REAL downer decides to sell after 20 or 30 years, count yourself grateful for all those years of free rent and get the hell out. As for any “ improvements” you made - if you were stupid enough to make actual financial investments into a property you don’t own, that should be no one’s problem but yours.

[@hiimauntjonithebodyinsider9452]

@@naoko7184 Ema from Chez did that here in Detroit & many years later was made to move! She made the rifraf home livable but...

[@naoko7184]

@@hiimauntjonithebodyinsider9452 Then she got many years of free rent in a livable home, and should be grateful for all the money she saved.

[@thomasgrabkowski8283]

Florida just banned squatting

[@MattMusicianX]

This video misses the point. The big problem currently is not being able to kick out squatters ...when they falsely claim they have a lease or rent, or other trickery.

[@amberjasmine2347]

Squatters rights should not be a thing! That’s so messed up.

[@jillstansell7241]

Could you do a vlog on which states are the best to homestead? The travesty in Oregon with small farms is alarming. Can all states just shut off farm water with no recourse?

[@pfc.h.4911]

If this keeps up, we know what will happen!

[@jacegallagher8589]

This is EXACTLY why you want friendly relations with your neighbors if you can be that fortunate. If you have neighbors you can trust (rare I know), you can have them keep an eye on your property and even give them permission to call the police should someone who is not supposed to be there shows up. My mother knows all the neighbors within 6 houses of any direction from her house. Most of them are in their 50s and up and would gladly call the cops if someone messed with any of their properties.

[@diyi75]

I've always wondered, if someone breaks into a house and squat, why isn't that breaking & entering?

[@Nobere]

When my dad died, we almost lost his house in California to a squatter. Thankfully we got him evicted right before COVID landlord restrictions hit.

[@dart336]

As a good landlord I hate these people. My family worked blue collar jobs to buy these houses decades ago, it's a separate job to keep these old houses up to code. You're not entitled to my property, you're not allowed to sub let. California is getting worse on this. Modern squatters abuse these obsolete laws and how they were intended. They are a left over from Europe when people died young, went to war and silly men in metal hats arbitrarily change everyones property lines. I have no problem with people staking claims on abandoned property owned by nothing. Like corporations are people apparently according to the 14th and 15th amendments. We got a lot of empty houses owned by corporations that don't even exist anymore. Go petition the county for a claim.

[@andrearobbins9450]

The biggest problem is getting the squatters out. In the Atlanta area, some people would come home from vacation to find squatters had moved in.

[@gerberjoanne266]

I'm assuming this would involve private homes, right? Not apartments?

[@Susan-id5xj]

It's ridiculous, can't even go on vacation.

[@code-52]

They wouldn't be there long if it were my home. I guarantee it.

[@cjm8160]

Georgia has just passed an anti-squatting law

[@Unpopularopinion1960]

Shouldn’t go on vacation and keep up with the property then I wouldn’t have to come in and claim it

[@kiingpininvestments]

Florida just ended squatter rights this week. Sheriff's will now remove them off your property

[@rammmann4850]

Like my friend says if ever having to deal with a squatting issue: "I have a silencer and a backhoe."

[@elizabethlisak2598]

She can move back in eat all the food play loud music Hire someone to move in to get them out

[@daisyle1203]

In the South, we have pistols, rifles and alligators.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

It is total horseshit that somebody can take over another persons property in any state in this country. As long as the deeded owner is paying the taxes this BS should be illegal.

[@matthewwolf1216]

It seems like the easiest way to stop this would be to keep people from getting a foothold in the first place. I think if I had a property I would have a security system monitored security system. So as soon as somebody gets into the property the police can be notified and they can be charged. This way they have no time to even be in the property

[@kmitt6172]

IT does not work that way. Police does not give a shit about people from who they get pay check. We are dealing with this with a squatter now and wednesday is court hearing. 6 months unpaid rent and he put a case on us also to deal with. NJ is useless and police useless. All they say is , its a civil issue and go to shariffs court. Shariff court gave another 3 months for court hearing. So learning very hard way. Police does not want to even bother when we complained as he is recording and harassing us if we go and ask rent or leave. Security systems .,...no match. These habitual thieves and mafia gangs are so good to destroy security systems to get in. Police have become basically useless now with this no police movement by woke democrats. We live in upscale neighborhood . Imagine, if its in not so good neighborhoods. Politicians only interested to make money and better life for themselves and dont give a shit about nation and people who voted them to give them such a powerful position and life. Highly selfish politicians and irresponsible police also.

[@matthewwolf1216]

That is very sad. I'm sorry to hear you must go through this. It seems not to even be worth the trouble to own property anymore, especially in a big city. Eventually, you will win your case. The squatters are hoping you give up before they can be forced out.

[@doyourbestletgoddotherest444]

​@@kmitt6172it's called breaking and entering if you call the first time they break in

[@kendalllyons3554]

I gave you a Lyft ride in Chico California on May 16,2024 You told me the name of your channel, and it’s awesome! (And thanks for the generous tip btw!) looking forward to the new content

[@bethbnolan]

In Georgia, our Governor just enacted a new law to protect homeowners from squatters. Thank you Gov. Kemp!

[@YoungGandalf2325]

In the streets of California cities (especially SF), people "squat" and claim their property on every block.

[@fudhater8592]

I'm not supporting squatters, but where are you getting data that "every block" has a squatter?

[@lata633]

It is scary with only 5 years in CA. Very stupid. Combined with the homelessness, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.

[@evlynealeshire5850]

@@fudhater8592I think he is referring to bums defecating and urinating (“squatting”) in San Francisco. He is attempting to be funny.😂

[@cedarhatt-vx8kf]

@@fudhater8592 you are supporting squatters. of course that is a euphemism no body seriously means and armed civilian behind every tree or blade of grass and nobody seriously means “kill them all” except, democrats, communists, and comancheros from 1800’s, euphemisms.

[@saraortiz7818]

Plus the city officials send cleaning crews to clean your spot..

[@RockyMountainRobin]

If you didn’t pay for it, you stole it.. plain and simple.

[@LetsTalk649]

You would think

[@davidturner3014]

Not if no body cares. Probably be best to ask though. Those laws really do exist for a reason. I believe that it may be because one is presumed innocent, until proven guilty. And that is actually no bodies business except the true holder of the Deed, and the persons presence on the property.

[@iwinnimi]

I didn't pay for my land...it was a gift (not inharited) am I a thief? I have a deed and everything

[@LetsTalk649]

@RockyMountainRobin I'm going to start looking for abandoned properties without encumberances. I've been going about this all wrong, making mortgage payments all these years. Now I do own property and if anyone wants to try parking their lazy butt on my land I'm not going to be nice when I tell them to leave but I do see abandoned properties all over the place. I'm sure someone holds a lean, tax lean or a deed on the properties so just claiming them might not satisfy the leans or give you title.

[@marcielynn4886]

Never go on vacation without someone to stay in your home!

[@wertz987]

If I came back from vacation and someone was in my house they wouldn't live long

[@Susan-id5xj]

Definitely a gun fight.

[@redshed2020]

Security cameras. You can call the second they show up as trespassing thieves.

[@nobodyimportant7804]

@@wertz987 Watch out everyone, we got a badass over here!

[@kxp.1496]

@@nobodyimportant7804that’s right! I know plenty of people that think the same way! Btw what would you do? Let them take it from you?

[@forlock777]

My squatters (POS) broke in 3 times and removed my NO TRESPASSING sign. The 3rd time the police said Its a civil matter WTF.After court they stole anything that wasnt bolted down.I did get a money judgement but Ill never see it.This was Flint Michigan.TRESPASSING IS ILLEGAL OR NOT .Change the squatter law.

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

Scary. Definite motivation to stay on top of what you own.

[@GenXfrom75]

Florida is the place to be to prevent squatters! Gov. DeSantis, protecting owners!

[@jacklong7048]

Well he had to get at least one thing right!!!

[@GenXfrom75]

@@jacklong7048 Florida is great for kids protection

[@SA-hz1rs]

Florida is a dump

[@jodiwalker5082]

Horrible lawyers created these laws. They knew they could cash in with these terrible laws. The owner will pay quite a bit to retrieve the property from squatters.

[@altriplett9099]

Squatting is stealing!

[@Fawn91193]

So is fiat currency.

[@Silverstate2023]

Government for the people my ass

[@ruthrecord8196]

Im in constant fear of my house getting squatted. Its on the market, but these jerks dont care!

[@jillwiegand4257]

Hire someone, friend or well known family friend to stay there until sold. Offer free rent and a small amount to keep things looking lived in.

[@liz6cats416]

Install cameras.

[@nobodyimportant7804]

@@jillwiegand4257 That friend will technically be a squatter unless there is a rental contract.

[@jillwiegand4257]

@@nobodyimportant7804 there would be something in writing. Betw the owners and hired help.

[@erinobrien8793]

Depending on where you live, there are folks who will live in houses that are on the market if the owner does not live there. They get paid to live in the house and make sure nothing happens to the property. Once the house is closed and keys exchanged, they move on.

[@dncprncss]

The Bible prophesied, among other things, that in the end times wrong will be right the right will be wrong.

[@salauerman7082]

What I suspect is next is using “hate laws” to evict homeowners because it’s “hate” to not move out when someone covets your property.

[@valdezd625]

Amen!

[@davidturner3014]

Woe be unto them that put bitter for sweet, etc.. The Books also say... Many great and fair.

[@fattone166]

Keep your cult to yourself.

[@jeremynv89523]

Who gives a fig what the Bible prophesied?

[@maninthehat]

The squatter issue isn't so much about what you're talking about. Yes, it's possible to take a piece of land through adverse possession. But it takes a very long time, as you point out and you must openly be using the land. You can't come by periodically and hide out. Can this happen? Yes, but it's not super common. What does happen a lot lately and what is in the news lately is people who pretend to be a tenant by simply moving into a property and staying for 30 days. As long as they have some proof they have been there 30 days, the police can't kick people out. You have to go to court for an eviction which could take months if not years.

[@loriloristuff]

@maninthehat, that's what I was just thinking. You are spot on. Today's news items aren't about acquiring the land after finding somebody who's been been there 20 years. It's about having a parent die and going to settle the estate on the old family home, only to find it occupied. It's about going on vacation and coming home 2 or 3 weeks later to find the locks changed.

[@TheCharleseye]

Exactly. There are even videos out there showing people how to create fake lease agreements and such. It's insane.

[@ardegagayle3389]

Adverse possession commonly occurs with boundary issues between neighbors, particularly when one neighbor's fence encroaches over the other neighbor's property, and if it's done for the statutory period covering adverse possession, that encroaching neighbor obtains ownership over their neighbor's property. Squatting in the context of recent news reports has to do with establishing tenancy, not necessarily ownership of the real property. In many states and municipalities, the window to establish tenancy is too short, like New York City, where a squatter only needs 30 days to become a legal tenant, thus establishing a landlord-tenant relationship between the owner of the property and the squatter.

[@w8what575]

And cost the owner a small fortune to achieve what shouldn’t be allowed

[@randallthomas5207]

There was a scam in Nevada, where people would sell parcels to foreign tourists, and neglect to tell them about taxes. Then when the new owner would not pay the taxes, and the county auctioned the parcel for taxes due, the original selller would buy the property, and sell it to a new tourist.

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

I wonder when NC changed from 30 years to 20 years. I was on the jury for a case where a number of different parties were trying to claim a piece of land owned by the State of NC by adverse possession. At the time, you had to live on the property and make improvements. One of the parties had put their hogs on the property and put up a few sheets of metal roofing to fence in an area. They claimed that was "improvements." Another party was logging part of the property. A third party claimed they had a deed for the property. The property was a large tract of pocosin land that was taken by the government for back taxes in the late 1700s. That third party had gotten a quitclaim deed from an heir of the original property owner and then deeded it to their son. The state attorney showed two problems with their claim. First, since the state had taken the property, the heir never really owned an interest. Second, the deed to the son was dated before the deed from the heir. You should have seen his jaw drop when the attorney sprang that on him. After six days of trial, the judge dismissed us and said there was nothing for us to try, as none of the defendants had shown proof of adverse possession that complied with state law.

[@RB-gt8bf]

New York and Georgia have introduced legislation to get rid of squatters rights. I have contacted each of my local and state political leaders to find out how to get this bill introduced. I have been telling all my friends and family so they can all get on board. Squatters rights need to be erased in all states.

[@williamk5998]

To a squatter I would ask. Is it worth getting shot for trespassing? Do you feel lucky?

[@RandomJane104]

Squatters rights shouldn't be a thing. If you own property it shouldn't be allowed to be taken from you. For the record I'm a liberal. I don't see how anyone can think this is cool.

[@Sandalphon777]

Gotta think critically on the concept overall, but first you have to realize you don't truly "own" much of what you're told you own or how to go about "owning" property. If you have to pay annuities on it or have it foreclosed upon or repossessed you don't own it. Actual ownership by objective definition entails "paid in full" status aka no further payments toward the property necessary to external entities...you may have to pay to maintain it and repair malfunctioning aspects but you couldn't ever have it taken away by a government or bank or even a third-party loan entity. By definition you are annually extorted under threat of loosing something you've been misled to believe you "own". The closest you can get to truly objective ownership requires an allodial title. Any other angle commonly believed to officiate lawful ownership are actually nothing more than a prop to sell the illusion.

[@Patsworldbaby]

At least Florida is taking a stand towards this. Ron desantis is loved by Florida

[@PunisherOfDeath101]

Yes he is. Our governor is a bad ass.

[@melindasmith3713]

I think he's creepy, looking for something ....bad vibes off that guy . I don't know what my own state gov looks like ! Lol

[@DANIEL-ky6br]

​@@melindasmith3713 NOT ONLY THAT BUT.IF I HAVE TO LIVE OR GO TO FLORDIA I WOULD SQUAT JUST LONG ENOUGH TO TAKE A SHIIIIT AND GET THE HEEEEL OUT.😜😵‍💫

[@JG-rs2fb]

Who the hell came up with squatters rights anyway!?

[@maryspurlock4794]

Keep voting for lawyers in our government and this is what you get.

[@happycamper4483]

English laws from the 1600 or 1700s

[@MelindaJohnson-t8l]

A Democrat That's how they got all the land they got .

[@recordcastle1118]

The term "Adverse possession" is continuous use of a property, without consent. The issue is that modern "Squatters" break into homes, change the locks, and stay in a property within a day. Many seek places advertised for rent and break in overnight.

[@hadespaganism2405]

No more squatting in Florida and the the only place you will be squatting is in jail 😂

[@karlfonner7589]

It’s not as easy as you think in California. We had squatters at the trailer park. Just pulled up their rig and thought they could stay. We have a waiting list. The park manager called the police and the cop said he couldn’t do nothing about it. She called the police again, and got the sergeant on it. He walked up to the squatters and said if you’re not gone within an hour, I’m arresting you for trespassing and impounding your vehicle for a month. They were gone within the hour.

[@bluecrocks]

At the point get out of the dumpster fire that is America or fight back with everything you have, they want all our rights.

[@juanmejiagomez5514]

There are similar laws in other countries as well, there’s nowhere else to run to, if you really care about this you should stand and fight for what you believe in

[@bluecrocks]

@@juanmejiagomez5514 well I’m a fighter if there’s no other option it’s time to fight with all you got.

[@Norunormii]

They sure do. When Trump said America first, he meant America has to fall first. Why? The rest will fall after that, like dominos. Your government doesn’t love America, it actually hates America and Americans. Take the blindfold off and wake the freak up!!

[@davidjernigan8161]

Florida law may have just recently changed. Like in the last week and takes effect in July

[@purplebabushka852]

Florida has a law Gov, DeSantis just signed a law, no more squatters. The sheriff is allowed to remove them.

[@donEvans27]

I worked at the Disney Reservation Center in Orlando and we were trained to book campsites for 89 days or less. Disney squatting sounds fun!

[@dianebrady6784]

It might have been...... No Disney trip is worth squatting and looking like swiss cheese in the end.

[@exoressdelivers70]

Credit goes to the Democrats and Republicans of the Florida legislature who unanimously passed this bill. They simply gave it to the governor to sign. He pretty much had no choice because if he had not signed it, it was going to go into effect anyway because it was veto proof. So give them credit for working together for once Democrats and Republicans.

[@MrHavingfun68]

Now if we could only get Biden and company to enforce catch and deport

[@davidg.johnson7208]

What about neighbors claiming part of your property by mowing the area, using it as a right-of-way, or setting up a deer-hunting tree stand, or putting a shed on it?

[@aliamro1525]

Get a land surveyor out there to plot the property line

[@user-cl4ng7mn2i]

​@@aliamro1525Get survey and go to Court.

[@ChevelleMan317]

If I come home to someone in my house, it’s gone be a major misunderstanding.

[@donnagriffith839]

If a squatter goes into your property you have another “ squatter” move in on them and kick them out. Can you provide the second “squatter” with the paperwork to do it!

[@satoril928]

It's literally super easy and the best thing is the lease that you write between you and your professional hired squatter will be uncontested and actually legit.

[@dianebrady6784]

Yes...have a proper lease....signed by you and your homie squatter ...I mean renter..

[@user-cl4ng7mn2i]

Go to your home with Gun.

[@ImThePronounPolice]

Governor DeSantis in Florida just signed a new law taking effect July 1, 2024 where squatters will lose all of their rights and will be arrested. If they are found in someone's home they don't belong in and if they do any damage $1000 or more it will be a felony.

[@erinobrien8793]

Florida law allows law enforcement to remove squatters IMMEDIATELY. All states should enact anti-squatter laws and include the immediate removal of squatters while case goes through the courts.

[@kraziboi80]

Georgia Legislation just passed the squatter reform act...now waits for Gov Kemp to sign it.

[@KristNi]

Lol

[@akgobears]

They leave out one factor....Squat my home if im gone a couple yrs for whatever reason i will deal with you personally for being in my home not yours and i could care less what the rules or law says...I will defend my home at all cost and that would be something to be believed ...I play this game on no person, i wont allow it played on me plain and simple...One way or the other , you will not take my home and thats how it is.....

[@DoodlebugsDream]

If you're in a state where squatting is 'ok'? You'd be arrested for 'unlawfully' evicting them. Seeing this as a common theme on YT daily now. smh.

[@TheCharleseye]

@@DoodlebugsDream I don't think they're talking about eviction. I think they're referring to castle doctrine.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

​@@DoodlebugsDreamhe's not gonna evict them he's going to evict them from this world

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

if you're a squatter, just move to a ghost town

[@ravenr876]

I purchase a home from the neighbor. We took care of the property in front of our home for years. Also her garage was on part of my property. None of this mattered in the end, she passed away, and I moved to another State, and the economy went crashing and I lost tbat home in Pennsylvania. In the end none of tbat mattered. Today all those houses are tore down, and up for sale as commercial property. That property been sitting there since 1999, and no one ever purchased that land. I grew up there, and my dad gave me that house. But in the end none of it matters . We never own anything.

[@MudDogz-zj8pf]

I know some people who would handle squatters the old way.

[@georgej.dorner3262]

I live near Clearlake. It's such a rundown shambles of rutted unpaved roads and rusting trailers that the local nickname for Clearlake is Appalachia West.

[@kennacurry5019]

Do not tell the world which states have these laws. You are helping the squaters.

[@MichaelBrooksmsb400]

I heard that one County Sheriff in Florida mentioned to the effect that Renters and other Residents have the right to defend their homes against Squatters with their guns, and in the process saves Taxpayers $$$.

[@crushynn90]

What about eviction laws for tenants who overstay? I think that’s a bigger issue people are facing now.

[@Stardustpal25]

This issue picked up by 'Advocates' for 'Renters Rights'. Really disgusting and should be! Called out. If you cant pay rent, vacate, go somewhere designated for helping you. Otherwise, Criminal Trespass & Theft! Listen to some one who SCAMMED poor landlord for 22 MONTHS with ZERO RENT during Covid 'moratorium'. Laughing. Who wrote that law? What a handout created to laughing criminals.

[@dianebrady6784]

No it's not. It's formal eviction, then after that a writ of possession is issued and on the end date.... sheriff helps you get out

[@philipallard8026]

Adverse possession can easily defeated by granting permission for a period. This resets the clock since their occupancy is not adverse if you grant permission. This gives you time to set up eviction.

[@TheCharleseye]

I like that.

[@guiller2371]

You didn't mentioned the rights of the owners. What about the owners paying taxes for the property? If you are paying; your property isn't abandoned.

[@johncarter4411]

My Mom was renting once and then all of sudden the older lady she was renting from stopped cashing here rent checks. So my Mom put that money aside, after a few months she drive by the last address she had been sending the rent to and found it from a neighbor the last had passed away, so she stopped sending the checks, and contacted the city to see who she should pay the rent to. She could not find out anything, then after a few more months she got an eviction notice from a management company. She had to go to court and fight to stay in the home she had been in for 25 years, and they acted like she was squatting, when I'm fact she had all of the rent money which she gladly paid and asked for a lease.

[@janisshouse9045]

this is breaking and entering. dang is someone is renting a house and does not pay their rent, they get kicked out., this is crazy

[@jul4275]

My siste live Detroit, and theres a lot of abandoned burnt down homes ,i just can't understand why she or anyone would want to live there🙄 great video.

[@billnolte8644]

Those laws should have been created to apply when previous occupants are involved. I agree with many on here, try to steal my house in this way and I will likely need to buy a few yards of concrete for a new patio.

[@TheCharleseye]

Concrete can be broken up. Plant protected species of flowers and such on top. Those can't be touched.

[@user-cl4ng7mn2i]

😂🤣😂🤣😂Best way to protect your house. I like your idea. May be you need to do several patios all over your house.😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 You have to do what you have to. Government doesn't protect you, you have to protect yourself.

[@acdg7431]

Guess who takes your forgotten property if the squatters don’t… The state government… known as “escheatment”. They can take your stocks if you don’t check your portfolio regularly in some states. Great episode Thanks!

[@jacklong7048]

Its your responsibility to watch any finances. After three years of being abandoned has to go to the state.

[@carl69guitar]

How the hell can u pay taxes on someone else property, the first thing is the tax people will indeed know who owns the land, and tell u to take a walk !

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

That is what I find strange. But cities really don't care who's paying it as long as it is paid.

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

It’s money. That’s the only thing that counts to anyone.

[@TheCharleseye]

Not true at all. The government does not care where the money comes from. You could send in a check to pay my property tax right now and they wouldn't blink an eye. They'll just mark it paid and call it good. Don't delude yourself into thinking that the government is there to protect you.

[@jamiereynolds9701]

It is actually relatively easy. Simply file paperwork and pay the taxes. The county does not notify the owner the taxes were paid

[@Stardustpal25]

Unbelievable but true. Also, when filing court documents, Clerk not stating THEY ARE LEGIT. 🤝🇺🇲

[@feliciasampson8032]

Fun facts about Nevada! Most of it's pretty open desert. Long time locals in Reno complain about the traffic...they don't know what real traffic looks like!

[@ickesr]

So basically we can all stop paying our mortgages and become squatters on our own property 😂

[@Burnlit1337]

Adverse possession is not the issue, but laws that give tenant level rights to these trespassers. There is a distinct difference between a squatter, tenent, and someone properly using adverse possession.

[@crushynn90]

💯

[@user-carolynjohnson]

You are so right I live in Tallahassee Florida!! Governor DeSantis just passed a bill in the state of Florida!! ending squatters rights