Georgia homeowner arrested after attempting to remove squatter | Morning in America

[@JenniSchaffer]

I cannot understand how squatters have any rights at all. 😢

[@SacredOwl]

They only allow the court ti decide, when the sheriff can determine if the people just illegally entered, just like they do any other crime. If the people dont have mail or a renters agreement, they are squatting and should be arrested, but they dont do it that way anywhere I know of. Lots if squatting here in California. I saw some news showing squatters making fake rental agreements, like it even matters.

[@jeansullivan3869]

What if you just turned off all the utilities? Or sent someone to be his roommate to make life Hell? She could write a lease agreement and prove ownership. Seems the legal way is a bust so you gotta think outside of the box. I'd remove the doors and turn out the lights and water. F em.

[@TweetsyCk]

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[@ironbowtie]

Hyper Liberal Inclusive Equal Rights Wokenomics

[@steveb6386]

​@@ironbowtieIn Georgia? Yeah, alright.....🙄

[@GO-xs8pj]

The squatter should have been arrested for burglary, trespass and vandalism.

[@awill3992]

This is when you use your 2nd amendment right and defend yourself against a tresspasser.

[@issahumps]

But then they could say that about any tenet to save money 🤦‍♂️ squatters are taking advantage of laws meant to protect tenets.

[@stephaniehampton3525]

How can the squatter have utilities on? Don't you have to show owner or rental papers? That is what I would do is investigate that and get the county offices fighting each other it won't do any good if you are up against a Soros DA! That man needs to go to jail!

[@CassandraHerrera-g4m]

No u can just call the light company and turn on in my state CO​@@stephaniehampton3525

[@RCenal]

​@issahumps well if they are a tenant that's a different story Not all people in a house are tenants

[@bogey19018]

NEVER call the cops, just apply some street justice.

[@JohnDoe-cx7vq]

Facts

[@tommas2674]

and you will go to prison.

[@JohnDoe-cx7vq]

@@tommas2674 not if you do it right

[@megsmith596]

@@tommas2674 Unfortunately you are correct.

[@issahumps]

That will get arrested 😂

[@BrentW912]

She was arrested and charged w trespassing at her own home? Help me understand.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤

[@danielhunter796]

@BrentW912 Unfortunately the wrong type of people who sympathize with dead beats and criminals are in power

[@Diametricallyopposed00]

We are living in a true dystopia.

[@sealteam7p]

Democrats make these laws.

[@worldwidesports4k]

You ain't lying, look like we done heard it all now 😂

[@SailaSobriquet]

How is breaking and entering NOT a crime in Georgia?

[@xx_Joker_xx]

Must be around Atlanta.

[@charliecrowley1070]

Cause she told the cops she didn't do it or maybe even provided a fake lease.

[@mdach619]

If both parties have documentation, then it goes to a court which unfortunately means it could take months n months.

[@GuitarsCarsandBikes]

They are becoming Democrat NYC.

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Diversity

[@islandguy9380]

These crazy backasswards laws need to be changed immediately.

[@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS]

They were enacted to protect real people that were being victimized by greedy slumlords in the 70s and 80s , it was in almost every major city across the country, which is why so many states adopted these laws, it takes a lot of legislative work to amend the laws rather than remove them so politicians have been putting it off for years to change them bc of it, and removing them would be a step backward in landlord responsibilities and standards that we all are used to now

[@islandguy9380]

@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS the law is not working.

[@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS]

@islandguy9380 do you know how many laws exist that don't serve anyone or are no longer relevant, again, alot of times it's more work to change a law so politicians do nothing instead

[@islandguy9380]

@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS you sound lazy

[@back2center]

They were changed. This is an incompetent judge.

[@luckap79]

I’m sick of hearing stories like this.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

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[@MansaMKS]

Me too

[@Rue100]

IM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHYYYYYYYY THE HELLLLLLL ISN'T THE HOMEOWNER JUST THAT THE HOMEOWNER WTF

[@Jemsy_]

They told the homeowner to "think about it from their point of view"; Georgian cops will arrest you and gas-light you into believing YOU'RE the problem for wanting to go back into your home. The only point of view squatters need to see is the business end of your 2nd Amendment rights. STOP TOLERATING THIEVES!

[@BajatheChickenMan]

Georgia easily has some of the worst cops in the country along with jails. Its an atrocity on human rights.

[@cadillacnan]

Amen

[@gb9719]

⁠@@BajatheChickenManYup!!!!! Rockdale County jail never stepping foot in Georgia again. Both judges owned law firms and the sheriff family owned a bail bonds company and funeral home 😭😭😭😭

[@mattr.1887]

Imagine if the squatter was in that cop's home. I wonder if he would take his own advice.

[@Johnfisher12345]

@mattr.1887 He would surely arrest himself, as concerned about justice as he obviously is

[@mrcatfish2100]

That's straight up fucked up. Smh

[@windowwasher3154]

Judge arrested, police fired. Shame on society

[@nadanalia3000]

I feel like squatters can only have their way with middle and lower class homeowners. The rich would likely successfully charge them with trespass.

[@nadanalia3000]

*and vandalism

[@audreydaleski1067]

Agree

[@IVANOOZE69]

Bingo

[@georgeorwell3501]

The rich have security that would have un alived the intruders. They don’t care about us.

[@BajatheChickenMan]

Idk have you heard about those mansions being squatted in in LA?

[@TweetsyCk]

How was the person not charged for breaking & entering?

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Right

[@joshmalik5582]

There needs to be justice done here! Eviction is not sufficient!

[@moonstormofriverclan9435]

This is insane. Being treated like an intruder in your OWN HOUSE is absurd!

[@kablurbals5075]

when a government keeps you from your own property and gives a criminal trespassing rights over the owner and then arrest the owner, that is by definition TYRANNY!

[@dreamer6508]

They police coming your house to tell you how to treat your family, what do you call that!

[@niklbauglir]

@@dreamer6508 Good job you almost formed a coherent sentence! Would still be a dumb one but it almost made sense! You must be so proud.

[@lunamequa]

This is horrible and needs to stop. How do we have the 3rd amendment but squatters are allowed where soldiers are not?

[@johnwilburn]

And here I thought I’d never see the Third Amendment get used in a KZbin comment thread.

[@lunamequa]

@ I don’t normally use amendments in conversation to make a point. 😂

[@johnwilburn]

@@lunamequaIt’s a regular thing when discussing our government’s routine violation of our rights. The entire Bill of Rights is ruthlessly disregarded.

[@lewisbale1]

Exactly

[@maxdout564]

Police should be sued for locking her up.

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

instead of that CHANGE THE LAWS!!

[@alexdavidson7785]

Called a Commercial Lien

[@willdrewing4049]

We have absolutely zero reason to pay taxes in this country except to avoid federal detention.

[@jeansullivan3869]

I think the " avoiding federal detention" is a pretty big reason though no?

[@garylefevers]

Personally I don't mind paying property and other taxes to ensure an ambulance is available and children have a basic education. Some cops are good but judges in my area is pretty corrupt. I do get your point. Teri Woolum LeFevers.

[@be051268]

@@garylefevers judges nd law is issue , they create criminal in this way by supporting squatter

[@RCenal]

​@garylefevers Well we don't need other taxes But if they got rid of property taxes I would be happy We did just fine before all these bs taxes

[@binarycode9893]

Disgusting. Squatters shouldn't havecany rights in someone's home.

[@ericreid8111]

Man where is justice?

[@soniab3731]

In third world countries

[@lizzieb6311]

Not in Georgia…this does not fly in Florida…

[@jonesy4588]

at the hardware store

[@ghostwalk2446]

Not here in America obviously

[@barbelith9468]

Insane; how can this even happen??

[@melvinjones6365]

No surprise this is America! Remember, we have a convicted felon as President!These officers and justice system deserve no respect!

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

WHAT??? why does this country protect criminals WHY??

[@Otis5115]

Dem o crats

[@seacprogrammer8455]

hahahahahaa Umm Hey did you, Umm notice, Umm the new Commander in Chief say no more.. Too Soon ?

[@so-dan-bought-some-land]

Because half of this country keeps electing them!

[@philliplamb-jh7bf]

​@@so-dan-bought-some-landhalf the country voted red fool 🤷

[@rushfan9thcmd]

Its full of liberals, old news....

[@cher3256]

What is wrong with the justice system there, we all think the squatters need to be arrested. 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

[@rockcitycards2993]

We just went thru this. My sons mother passed in July. He inherited the house. The day after she passed we went to the house only to find one of her ex boyfriends was sleeping in the basement. We called the cops. The guy told the cops he had permission to stay there and they said they couldn't kick him out. This happened on July 18th, 2024, we JUST got him out less than two weeks ago. It took months and over $6,000 in legal fees. He trashed the house. Bashed up the walls, ripped copper pipes out, cut wires... we are forced to sell the house now. My son is 20. I was going to fix it up for him, but that's no longer a possibility. This is a huge problem. I can't understand why in the hell this is allowed or who in the hell allowed it, but homeowners are getting stuck, and the courts and the cops and everyone knows it's bs. I'm only 40s into the video so idk where this happened yet. I just heard the first bit and snapped. I feel so sorry for this lady. God bless you and good luck

[@DejiiJones_]

What was the person ethnicity?

[@DejiiJones_]

I have 2 stories similar to that smh..That would never happen to me because I’ll Be prison

[@borodel619]

What do we learn? that judges and police in this case lost every sense of reality. They are insane and need medical help.

[@marilynalspachtoth5635]

They are following the law the voters wanted. Maybe don’t support that bs .

[@TheCaptainmojo1973]

This is actually really simple. The “squatter” is clearly a criminal who unlawfully entered and damaged the property (b & e). The officer also committed several crimes including false arrest, kidnapping, and deprivation of rights under color of law. Both should be arrested and charged for their crimes.

[@CandiceMMartinez]

In a sane legal system...that would be correct 💯

[@joevergnetti767]

If I came home and someone was squatting, the only call would be to a coroner.

[@timenixe]

This is just insane. Totally insane.

[@watsonspuzzle]

Someone has broken into your house and won't leave, the police should haul them away for criminal behavior. This treating it like some civil case is an embarrassing insult to justice, and under no circumstance should a homeowner be subject to arrest.

[@issahumps]

In most cases they don’t break in, they pretend to be average “renters” then don’t pay

[@tamiibrock6176]

So the government arrested the owner of the house who is paying property taxes, utilities and taking care of the entire property and they support someone who breaks into her house? If this is a law to support criminals may God help the owner.

[@Coco-fi4mv]

They are doing this on purpose to push home owners away.

[@randys6220]

They broke the lock to enter the home and she is paying the mortgage but cannot go back into her own home. This is so ridiculous that this is happening even though Georgia passed a new law this year to help prevent squatters in homes.

[@RetirementFund750]

Stop calling them squatters and call them vandals, thieves and home invaders!

[@vickiesorenson2383]

That is outrageous!

[@Yohann67]

Let me get this straight, the police will arrest the homeowner, but not a squatter. Wonderful.

[@RickyLee1970]

I don't understand how can they put her in cuffs and arrest and not tell her what she's being arrested for?

[@skyniquee]

My son is going to Court now, because of this situation/ trying to get people out of his house. Now he told me he is having trouble paying the mortgage because he can’t get these people out. They don’t even have to pay rent. Court doesn’t do a thing 😢

[@smartanajones4u]

Something not right about that story because earlier this year, GA passed laws making it super easy to evict squatters. As a landlord, I was super excited to see the law passing because its been a long time coming. The judges are either breaking the law by not enforcing the law or the owner is not disclosing the full facts of the situation

[@dix_pack_of_sixie]

Yeah this was a rental property she owned, not her home that she lived in. She changed the locks on a renter to force them out and separate them from their belongings too.

[@smartanajones4u]

@dix_pack_of_sixie Yeah i knew it had to be more to the story. Thx for sharing

[@PINKPLANES]

That’s the problem you are absolutely right she neglected to say that she tried to change the locks immediately after she got the rid of possession, even though it had not been served by the sheriff, which is their jobs to remove the tenant before the locks are changed"

[@UnstableMostDays]

How did our country ever get to this point? WTF?

[@calvinmitchell6381]

This is another example of the liberal attitudes of the last 4 years. We are now living in a country of forced soft on crime ideals.

[@dawaj3715]

You obviously haven't been paying attention

[@cernhutch]

Voting democrat…

[@RCenal]

Democracy

[@israel3538]

Liberals and corruption

[@kamwo183]

But why can’t she say she’s the squatter? Then how do they deal with it if they both claim they are squatters?

[@SacredOwl]

Another reason not to vote Democrat.

[@RodCornholio]

Oh, but she probably does.

[@superbwater78]

How small minded do you have to be? You far siders...right OR left are ridiculous.

[@shabazz717]

Man! My eyes were opened a year or so ago. 100% correct.

[@jaklinhyde]

I thought Georgia was controlled by republicans?? 🤔

[@johnrobi0]

@@superbwater78 Far right? Explain.

[@jasminecrandall2262]

Voting has become more important than ever. People have to get involved. That’s truly the lesson here.

[@hopto-it2609]

If our votes counted they wouldn't let us do it. People are selected not elected. Voting is a dog and pony show..... Sadly.

[@back2center]

Squatting is illegal in GA, the judge needs to be removed from the bench.

[@RCenal]

Good luck

[@Virtual.Unknown]

Remove squatting rights wth

[@issahumps]

There is no such thing. They are taking advantage of loop holes meant to prevent landlords from doing whatever they want to paying tenets. In the old days a landlord could just kick you at anytime for any made up reason. Now you have to go civil court

[@tshort1975]

GA passed the Squatter Reform Act, House bill 1017, this year. The bill states “Offenders will receive a citation requiring them to provide authorization of consent within three days. Failure to do so will result in arrest for criminal trespass. If documentation is provided, a hearing will be heard in Magistrate Court within seven days to determine if the documents have merit. False swearing and the submission of improper or fraudulent documentation will lead to felony arrest, removal and the squatter will be subject to additional fines to cover damages, back rent based on the property’s fair market value and up to a year in jail.” I know she said the judge isn’t following the law, so she should contact her reps and the state’s AG. She muddied the waters by trying to do this without the police. While I understand her frustration, because I would be infuriated, she has to follow the law, even if the trespasser doesn’t. Also, voting these judges out would be a great idea. News Nation should have acted like a real news organization and contacted the judge for comment. Also, you should have recited the law for the viewers because they don’t know there is a judicial process for removing squatters.

[@myolox]

She needs to contact WSBTV asap!

[@CandiceMMartinez]

That's BULLSHIT! Squatter gets to break the law and get rewarded but the taxpayer breaks the law and gets punished??? People like you are why society is falling apart

[@Nandrall18-25]

This is another clear example that justice and law are two VERY different things.

[@joeyeldrecht27]

What a nightmare

[@onlyme219]

I'm a renter and I'm on the landlords side, this is not right. There is a mortgage to pay. If she cut off the power no doubt the owner will be in trouble for that also

[@southsidesmoka]

I had squatter in my vacant properties in Texas. I didn't take camera phones to shoot video with here in Texas, but they left. 😆

[@CarolABlack-ic1hs]

What the hell is going on ?? why do squatters have any rights at all ?? I'd like to know what idiot put this law on the books.. This is absolutely ridiculous.. 👩

[@Christianpreaching]

Probably some Democrats

[@davidlambert3892]

@@CarolABlack-ic1hs I agree!

[@issahumps]

They’re abusing tenet protections, in the old days landlords could just kick you for no reason. Now there’s court to make your case etc

[@CeeJai_K]

From what I remember, its a law from hundreds of years ago when settlers or others traveled away from their home for too long or died before coming back. It gave others the right to claim the home. Something like that. That may have worked then but times have drastically changed. I can’t for the life of me understand why this law hasn’t been thrown out. Like decades ago.

[@CarolABlack-ic1hs]

Thank you Ceejai, I have a much better understanding now.. Happy Holidays.. 👩

[@Bacchian]

I'm sure if you squatted in the police station or the judge's house, they'd rediscover the necessity of private property rights pretty fast.

[@adammitchell3462]

This is insane,whoever is responsible for her arrest should be arrested themselves

[@paulcooper1046]

I’m vexed. I’ll say this…This homeowner is far nicer than some homeowners would be.

[@peterp4037]

That same situation is happening in Spain too. Homeowners can get arrested if they try to remove a squatter.

[@blanebrinkley8333]

Politicians have it wrong when it comes to real estate law. Being on the side of squatters, bad renters, insurance companies and big business and being against property owners is not being fair minded with those who pay most of the taxes.

[@Jase9]

This is mind boggling!!!!!

[@JosephSeibert-d8e]

Squatters aren't even afraid because you never hear stories of owners and neighbors making squatters realize their bad choices lead to immediate and unpleasant consequences.

[@IVANOOZE69]

Now why do I pay a mortgage whenever 💩 like this is going on?

[@StopCensoring-fq5fl]

The "HOME OWNER" is correct!!!! These squatter losers are dangerous and insane!

[@sandrasteady5374]

It all depends on what state you live in because here in Florida I believe they passed law where they can get rid of the squatters. If you have any squatters in your home probably that's the reason why the police officers couldn't do anything about it or arrest the person

[@FoxVideoTutorials]

If an immigrant comes in this country illegally and we give them free housing, America is outraged. But if someone squats in your home that you're paying for, no one does anything about changing squatters laws. How can America be an "all powerful" nation when citizens can't get the justice they deserve? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@timquitzau1510]

What??? I cannot compute🙄

[@hokeypokeydoodledandy]

Move to FL. Just heard Sheriff Judd yesterday talking about the law here and what to do to get squatters OUT! The law is, they HAVE to GO!

[@WhitKnee-d1x]

This is insane. Lunacy. I hope she takes them to the cleaners. The courts are rouge at this point.

[@issahumps]

They’re probably squatting because they have no money. Sue who? 😂

[@WhitKnee-d1x]

@issahumps The county - for unlawful arrest.

[@retroquest3579]

Squatter is lucky the homeoner is lawbiding. In some cases the squatter would just be another missing person, just sayin...

[@DavidPerez-wz1ss]

This is the kinda stuff wars are started from. Never give up your rights

[@philomenaekhator1327]

There’s something seriously wrong with America. How can a squatter have more right in a home that’s not theirs. Madness !

[@Steve-x8u]

That judge is the one should be in jail!!!

[@OceanCruisers]

outrageous

[@ianbattles7290]

So...do trespassing laws not exist in Georgia? How can someone else have more rights to MY property than I do???

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

OMG! THIS IS BREAKING AND ENTERTAINING!!!

[@Freyja123]

Tiime to change these ridiculous laws. 😮

[@grafando]

What a complete injustice, there really are no words to describe the anger I feel from hearing about this. A victim got arrested but the perp gets to stay in the victim's house? What insanity?!

[@quinnmcdonald3763]

Imagine being an entirely useless and worthless bum, then invading someone's house that they own and worked hard for, then getting arrested after calling police to remove the actual bum... what a mad society we live in

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

100%

[@corey5860]

This is total madness. The homeowner should not be in jail, the squatter should be!!

[@makt122]

She's right. There's no logical explanation. It's not logical. What a schizophrenic society we live in.

[@whigparty333]

She needs help. There should be help for her. This is insane

[@GilmerJohn]

Police take for granted that a resident is entitled to occupy where he lives. If a landlord wants to get rid of an unwanted tenant, it usually takes 3 months. If governments want to help landlords get rid of "squatters" it will have to clarify the trespass laws to properly distinguish a squatter from a tenant that stopped paying rent. If governments decide it's OK to screw over the owners don't get upset when there is a shortage of "affordable" rentals.

[@JasonWright-vz9yp]

This is unbelievable! Next time call your family instead of the cops.

[@CLOUD316]

This country needs to fix this plague of squatters and giving them more rights than the home owners. US is going down the tube by allowing things like this to happen

[@calvinmitchell6381]

It's called liberalism and this administration has pushed it into all walks of life.

[@itsup2u2007]

The owner should have the power and water turned off until she can have access to her own property.

[@regismonkton]

Unfortunately, there are too many LEOs in this nation who are very nightmarish.

[@issahumps]

lol what’s the real story with you 😂 I’ve never had enough interactions to conclude that 😂 only one reason you know enough cops to make that statement lol

[@hulo3in1]

I don't know and probably alot of viewers don't know what Leo's means

[@Soulsaint1215]

I guarantee that if a stranger was in my house without my permission there would be no need for police, just call the coroner.

[@user-px6qo2jr8x]

They really need to change that law

[@calvinmitchell6381]

Liberals are ruining a great country.

[@Native722]

These squatters had to trespass, break into the home, etc, broke so many laws before getting into the home, why wasn't the squatters arrested?!

[@BoogimanBoogiman]

This is wrong!😡

[@byronmorris1594]

Who do you sue when the home burns down from the town taken sides of a property that is being taken over.

[@aubreytacopirate7625]

You're supposed to have a professional occupier come get a lease from you. This is legit. And then the professional occupiers weights until the squatter leaves to go get some crack or some grape Kool-Aid. Then professional occupier has the locks changed legally with the lease in hand, and when the squatter comes back. They are SOL. The squatters can call the cops. The professional occupier calls the owner. They meet with the cops and says that the professional occupier has a legitimate lease to be here and then the squatters are escorted off property and charge with trespassing, breaking and entering.

[@taerot717]

Agreed, but we still do Grape Kool-Aid and crack jokes? 🥴

[@Not_Your_Regular_News]

This is an outrage. How the hell has this country gone completely upside down? I’m so sorry for the frustration you’re going through. Everybody needs to write that municipality. This shit needs to change.

[@SA-bq1us]

Modern day liberalism

[@ericreid8111]

This happened in ruby red Georgia

[@IVANOOZE69]

In Georgia, you can also smoke someone for illegally being in your home.

[@RCenal]

​@ericreid8111 in Atlanta which is blue But Georgia still has liberal voting happen that ruins the rest of the state

[@joevarga5982]

This is piss-poor reporting. WHAT were the charges against the owner? "I don't know why I was arrested" isn't an answer. WHY is a judge involved? For a criminal case against the homeowner, or a civil case against the squatter? Is the owner trying to evict? This report is ridiculous.

[@ogadlogadl490]

Why do we have leases that are signed if anyone can move in any where any time they want? Time to get a high power lawyer.

[@RCenal]

People make fake leases

[@salvyballacc]

How about stop calling them squatters and call them burglars

[@killkrazy9913]

Squatter? What squatter?... No body here but me and my family. Nothing to see here. So glad I live in the woods.

[@CandiceMMartinez]

😆 That missing homeless person probably overdosed somewhere in the woods. Or took a bus to California. Best of luck to them!

[@theczar6171]

This is something that should be at the top of the list of all lawmakers.. these laws need to be changed immediately. There is no reason a squatter has more rights than you do. Absolutely no reason it’s your private property. You have the right. This is outrageous.

[@angelschdz]

Next time check your laws And know who you voting for Thanks Democrats for this one

[@kharris0465]

Treating victims as if they committed a crime is how the federal government has operated for decades. The car insurance industry operates like this also.

[@HeavyMental1000]

This is an example of the government's lack of intervention to help the homeless but attempting to appear compassionate by forcing citizens to subsidize them.

[@jamiephillips5930]

This is so wrong. Police and authorities should be ashamed.

[@JustMonday-tu4rx]

Absurd to arrest the homeowner - instead of the home invaders.

[@Goingtostopdirectedpulsedmicro]

There is a new law that sheriffs in DeKalb county! I believe to be the first to remove squatters? Please Google n check that out. So sorry for your mishaps n that's just ridiculous