Squatters: Battling For Your Home | Episode 226 | Phil in the Blanks Podcast

[@michaelgiancanna-jaume4637]

GO FLASH GO!! Thank you for what you do for homeowners, and legitimate leaseholders.

[@forrealforreal7203]

Flash is part of legal system scam, he's dumping other peoples money into a system that's rewarding him handsomely for doing so. $5000 a week to write letters and threaten to upload videos? lmao

[@LenRenBen]

Thank you, Gov. Ron DeSantis for his stand against squatters in Florida!

[@barbaramcnulty4436]

We need you in California, Governor Desantis. 5:00

[@tc6375]

Downright disastrous, these laws need to change when it comes to stuff like this. It is not right....🥺

[@mtkoslowski]

Someone needs to find a civil judge who has been sympathetic to squatters, wait until he goes on vacation and squat in his house! See how he likes it and maybe this will help the laws get changed. I’d pay to see that!

[@stephaniepiazzese2602]

I rented a room to a young woman,,, who did not have custody of her 2 children. Her mom answered an ad that I placed on an app,,, ( NEXTDOOR) The nightmare that followed,,, I do not wish on anyone. Court/ eviction/ fear/ kids being prisoners inside that little room,,, CPS, got involved. And thankfully after 5 months,,, got her out and got the children that she was hiding. 😢

[@Bromelia-b2j]

These laws must be amended and strengthened. Because you imagine you take a vacation and become homeless 🤔 that's not the United States. Let's see if Congress gets to work and reviews those miserable property laws in every state. Because Laws definitely have to be enforced.

[@KR-mt2zx]

This is a state issue, and as such, it needs to be handled by the state legislation and governor's. There shouldn't be "squatters rights" anymore.

[@jackblack3718]

The absolute clownishness of presenting a FAST FOOD BAG with crude scribbling on it as your "lease" and having that be a legal defense is digusting.

[@jackblack3718]

@@I-KZbinAccount While community awareness is good and important, there should also be a basic level of trust in authorities that they'll enact reasonable public policy. If your system is so broken and neglected that stuff like this becomes possible, the level of negligence by public officials has risen to levels I would consider criminal. People shouldn't have to become political activists just to get their basic rights. People have a right to be angry and disgusted when things get this bad. Don't be condescending or single-minded.

[@MsElke11]

@@jackblack3718 it sounds like mainly DEMOCRAP LAWS have led to this FREE FOR ALL squatting situation

[@stevenrichardson8455]

EXACTLY!!! I have a title and a mortgage loan and their paper bag trumps all that??? WTF?

[@TheCriticalChris]

@@MsElke11it has nothing to do with either of the two major political parties in the U.S. It actually arises from a legal concept known as “adverse possession” that we’ve inherited from English common law traditions, and this goes all the way back to the Roman empire. Further reading: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverse_possession?wprov=sfti1#Description

[@MsElke11]

@@TheCriticalChris how backwards!

[@eileenwitherspoon3323]

We live in a society of criminals, with no justice system. No right or wrong. I am sick of the BS. Forget the attorneys.

[@say1706n]

I sadly agree with you and I'd probably be one of these guys who get thrown in jail for throwing a squatter out on their ass.

[@bjsummers2126]

The Trojan Horse began its very slow walk which turned into a trot and is now a full blown fast run about 65 years ago.

[@Threemore650]

That’s what they said after the Bolshevik Revolution. For the same reasons.

[@RealResponce]

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[@vicm6561]

@@say1706n I threw one out that was related to me (drugs) they kept breaking back in I put bars on the windows and sold the house . Absolute nightmare and you are on your own “law enforcement “ that’s an oxymoron !

[@joytitusc3727]

Thank you, FLASH!!! I remember his first video from years ago at his Mom's house. I'm SO thankful to see these guys go in & help the homeowners. Most of us have ALL of our life savings in only 1 or 2 houses, & the fact that entitled humans abuse us homeowners like that because they want "Free stuff" that other people worked their whole lives for it disgusts me. I heard last year about a Man who had to leave his home for a short amount of time for something like a family emergency. Came back & squatters took over his home. Nobody would help them. He, his wife & CHILDREN had to LIVE in their CAR nearby while trying to fight the squatters with no money to do it with. It was heartbreaking!!!!

[@bmatteson88]

I never thought I’d see this side of dr. Phil. I always had a level of respect for the guy but now I’m really starting to LIKE this guy. Big difference.

[@Thumper68]

You should never let it be known you’re out of town. Whenever I leave town I tell nobody except one person who keeps an eye on my property and I don’t ever have location enabled on any social media.

[@martino8114]

Hello Doc! I am viewing this a few days late but thought I’d try to get a comment to you anyway… as a sixty year old retired defense engineer for the DoD and very very concerned American, I just want to say I am very excited to see you come to the front lines of this war… you have the gifts we need… communication logic character and integrity… you give the survival of America additional strength

[@0311kilo]

So do you, .38 special 😊

[@martino8114]

@@0311kilo thank you! Thank you very much ….

[@martino8114]

@@0311kilo that’s probably the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me on a social media media platform LMAO

[@martino8114]

@@0311kilo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just caught the .38 special part MAN IM GETTING OLD 🤣🤣🤣

[@redraven1410]

The Law is on the squatters side. I had to sell the home and farm my late husband and I built with our own hands out of pocket, in Northern CA to get rid of them in CA. Plus I had to pay them $1000 to get the keys to the cottage back. They made my life a living HELL, and actually turned the Sheriffs dept againdt ME. I mover to a "stand your ground state" and have protection dogs and fire arms to hand now. This won't happen again.

[@ImThePronounPolice]

So sorry you lost your home. Its unbelievable what's happening. People will be afraid to go on vacation!

[@cjboac9864]

Are you kidding about paying the squatters a $1000 to get your keys back to the cottage? You must be, because I know darn well it’d be a fraction of that to just simple buy new locks for the doors! I’d never pay them a darn red cent ! Otherwise it’d be simply ridiculous!!!😵‍💫

[@terrisolaroli4169]

@@redraven1410 almost sounds govt organized

[@Baphometh69]

Demons,

[@annaleebunch]

Why can’t you get a moter home and just park in front of your home and be a pain in the but???? They will have to leave to go somewhere and then you move in????

[@freeslave1968]

Yeah there's something you can do about. Next time you go on vacation send a notice to your local judge and prosecutor stating exactly who lives In the home and who owns it. Write it on legal paper ,get it notarized, and mail it certified. Problem solved and the quote "authorities " have no excuses.

[@iBlueClovr]

What if you travel around a lot?

[@BeautyBungalow]

👏 👏 👏

[@BeautyBungalow]

​@iBlueCldovr do it everytime babe, we gotta be overly proactive unfortunately 😒

[@freeslave1968]

@@iBlueClovr doesn't matter. Just explain you travel in your notice and explain you have intention of renting to anyones and so forth and you can tell them it's specifically because of the squatting situations is why your doing this.

[@freeslave1968]

@@iBlueClovr no intention I meant.

[@vWaLLBangz]

Insanity! Your land is YOURS. NEVER a question about it. Absolutely ridiculous !!! 🔫

[@wymonwatson1309]

Lmao not in America, try not paying property tax a few times, it's not yours anymore. In most of the world you actually do own your property, and the government doesn't have a forever lien on it called property tax. You think about it, you really don't own much thay your not paying to keep.

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

Tell that to the "Indians", they had the worst squatters.

[@ambermyers7463]

@@user-sp8eb6iz7fso what have we learned?

[@tombowman2154]

The laws need to be changed.

[@rennynewborn2247]

Land owners have your empty house, a house sitter.

[@bweaver760]

Most people have no idea what the laws are, because the lawyers who get into the legislation of laws are creating a quagmire of contradictory language only they understand!!!!

[@shar-1575]

Absolutely insane. We need the law to grow some balls

[@donnajohnson3334]

​@@rennynewborn2247 Who has no rights. If you ask me we are seeing the Marxist effect in action. " "You will own less...you will own nothing and be happy".This gov. Hates that property can be inheirited, we all know that.The Socialist Democraps In action !. in

[@lindabishop6147]

they most likely would if they were invading government properties

[@fryguy714]

Now damn policemen should know if that's on the back of a paper bag that it's not a legal document

[@JuanAdam12]

Not all police persons are smart or are on the side of the “rich a$$hole.” Expect to see more cops who are on the side of socialists and communists-after all, they’re just working folks themselves who are tired of not getting ahead.

[@joygarrett8397]

Makes me never want to take a trip! Esp since I live alone & have no family close enough to keep an eye on my home while I’m gone . . . And when I have in the past I never posted pics about my travels till I was back home . . .

[@kathleenduval1309]

I went thru horrendous fees and destruction of property I purchased in San Bernardino! Took several months to rid them, because under Squatters Rights even if you've finally remove them...all they have to do is leave ONE thing left on property and the process starts all over again!!

[@riverbig4279]

That's what the second amendment is for

[@annaleebunch]

It’s your home just get all your friends and family and move in on top of them or wait tell they go somewhere and move your stuff in with them…..you have the paperwork to show it’s your home……

[@taperecorder3]

please explain this more, sory for you being a victim

[@ambermyers7463]

Get them out anyway you can before law enforcement visits. We are moving to a PO Box so no one can send mail. Last, if you want this nightmare to continue vote for Harris. People need to wake up, the American dream is slipping away right before our eyes.

[@PattieSchmidt-j1h]

We need better laws! It’s ridiculous that the squatters can take possession !

[@jodybundrant9386]

The question is who is making those stupid laws" go to them for answers and sue the sh* t out of them , bet they were not voted into office ,

[@BeautyBungalow]

I'd definitely be in jail 😂

[@davidpotter9462]

I'd have to go rent a backhoe 😮...but they'd have a permanent place to stay

[@Joemondaking]

@@davidpotter9462good thing we probably won’t ever have to deal with it

[@YayasWhimsicalBrush]

Me also!

[@BeautyBungalow]

😂❤🎉​@@davidpotter9462

[@theresamckenna3176]

I heard that Florida doesn’t mess around with squatters anymore

[@vicm6561]

July 1st 👍🏻

[@user-zu1xx3cg7t]

Having looked for a rental, I just want you to know that there is a major scam for potential tenants. You find an ad for an apartment or house, at a very low rent, and you contact the advertiser about looking at the property. The story for them “I am out of town right now, but feel free to go and look at the outside of the property.” “If you like it, you can send me the deposit, and I will send you the keys”. Oh and “ I really like you and would like you to be my tenant, God Bless!” as you end conversation. I have been on the other end also, where my employer had a small house for rent, directly across the street from the business. Consequently, I noticed a vehicle at the house, so I pulled in and asked if I could help them. They then explained that they were interested in the property, that they had seen on Craigslist. They then showed me the ads. The fraudulent ad was using the photos from an ad that my employer had posted, but at a greatly reduced rent. I can see how an empty house could become a squatting situation without the tenant even knowing that they have been duped.

[@carolrankin7543]

Dr. Phil I so wish you would do one of these squatter programs on squatters in California. Texas is a way different animal and owners have way more rights than they ever do in California. Thank you.

[@petev4649]

The public sentiment that leans against property owners, should understand that this boils down to more expensive rental rates, insurance rates, etc. The public at large is in the end is paying for this. Better laws protecting property owners rights are needed!

[@pcdavis80]

Regarding the 88 yr old elderly woman who’s caregiver was fired for not taking care of her, can’t the fired worker be charged with Elderly abuse and or neglect under elderly/ probate codes? Something to check into.

[@poohteel6641]

With that subject, what Jill Biden and Biden Trainers have done to use Biden, is nothing but elderly abuse and they should be arrested and prosecuted on such!

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

I'd love to know who actually participated in getting these laws passed. I think their names should be posted as representatives of the people who voted to pass these laws.. and I think they should not be voted back in because these laws, just like the shoplifting laws is absolutely ridiculous. No common sense being applied whatsoever. Furthermore, I believe the police should have done their job and it is their job to investigate because they do it all the time. Detain people till the person that owns the property can get there just like the regular protocol they use when they believe there's a crime committed. And as was said above, a bag from a fast food place that has writing on, it is absolutely ridiculous to even entertain as being legal.Shame on law enforcement, and I'm usually on their side but, not this time!

[@theonewhomjesusloves1005]

I saw this guy’s video a couple of years ago. I cheered for him in the end. One smart guy and the squatters are on camera.

[@michaelgiancanna-jaume4637]

I leave a pair of VERY LARGE, VERY VICIOUS GUARD DOGS in the home. Whenever I go on vacation, my dogs are ON STATION, and THEY WILL TEAR UP ANYONE that they don't know..PERIOD! I have a HUGE Rottweiler, and a 210 lb Pitbull, BOTH MILITARY BASE GUARD TRAINED. It will NOT BE A GOOD DAY for them. My dogs are trained to take out the legs, then RIP OUT THROATS..PERIOD. Therefore...ATTEMPT TO SQUAT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

[@molamolalaaa2968]

Then who feeds them and takes them to walks?

[@michaelgiancanna-jaume4637]

@@molamolalaaa2968 IF you must know...I have commanded Texas militia for over 15 years, and I have VERY LOYAL unit members who absolutely love my dogs, and are only too happy to care for them in my absence. These of course, are LOYAL Senior Officers in my unit, and they are as trustworthy a group of people as anyone could ever want! Any other questions, Monsieur Nosey?

[@s.m.fveritas4931]

Whenever I've dealt with people I don't want in my house anymore, I give them a 30 written notice and that has worked for me so far. I've never had to take it beyond that. After first talking with them saying that living with them isn't gonna work anymore and it seems like they aren't doing anything to get out... I then given them a 30 day written notice and they get out. Thankfully, I haven't had to take it to court. Edit: you HAVE to give them a written 30 day notice.

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

What about the Person (Owner) who Pays the Real Estate Taxes??!! Also!! If someone Breaks into your home (& you’re there).. someone could get shot!!! Because it’s breaking & entering!! You don’t know if the intruders have a firearm!!! What is the “Castle Doctrine??”

[@NC_SUGAR]

Every state isn't a Castle law state.

[@terrylkumpf3894]

The federal government needs to make an anti-squatter law where the law officers can arrest squatters. Arrest them for breaking and entering & damage to the homes. Especially when these people are professional squatters.

[@vicm6561]

That would only happen if the squatters are in the wealthy houses . Although one was right down the road from LaBronn James

[@freeslave1968]

If people will read their state constitutions that's where you find your rights and the authority you have.

[@Docsjeff]

If I’m going to jail,It’ll be obvious that the victim had made contact with me.The law needs to enforce the retaliation for Homeowners. It’s MY HOUSE & YOU AINT INVITED!

[@OG710]

Much respect to this man for handling his family's business and taking such good care of his mother. Those squatters had no idea what hit them. Unreal. This country is really falling apart.

[@terrisolaroli4169]

@@OG710 keep voting liberal, for obyden🙏🙏

[@OG710]

@@terrisolaroli4169 TRUMP 2024🇺🇲 or were in serious trouble. We have the worst kind of lifetime politician scum in office. At least we know where Trump stands. He can actually hold a conversation. Its sad how low the bar is set. I was better of during his Trumps era. I voted for Trump in 2020, so I don't carry guilt only anger that Trump's term was interrupted by this radical left that hasn't stopped hunting him since he announced his presidency in 2016! I lost complete respect when the judiciary became political. New York is such a mess. It's sad. In 2019, I was up there visiting family and the city was clean and vibrant. Now, there's this cloud hanging over it. Biden could possibly be the worst President this country ever elected. Shame on us.

[@deanmartin1966]

I come home and somebody's there....... I'M A SQUATT.......BANG, BANG,BANG,BANG!!!!! Hello 911, somebody kicked my backdoor in and broke into my house. Castle Doctrine baby. Lmao

[@lynette8918]

Yep, if they’re after your silver give them your lead

[@jondoe4667]

Just hope like hell it never comes to that. This comment would absolutely be used against you in court if it did.

[@deanmartin1966]

@@jondoe4667 you’re wrong. You have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m sure you live in a liberal state that allows squatters. Do yourself a favor and look up Joe Horn from Texas 2008.

[@jondoe4667]

@@deanmartin1966 you're right and know exactly what you're talking about. 👍🏻

[@Pray4USA]

I am so happy you have a podcast! Congratulations! I couldn’t watch your show but now I can listen along. Great content!

[@marionkozakiewicz1032]

If it happened to a member of Congress or some else who is elite, the law would be changed in hours.😊

[@ginnyfullen4626]

Yes Texas. I as owner had no legal rights.

[@Schnuckiputzi2002]

We’re going to write to GOV. ABBOTT ABOUT THIS CRAP.. We have to many Military people going overseas and they don’t have money to hire attorneys.

[@jamescarter6318]

​@@Schnuckiputzi2002 As a veteran, when you are active duty, you can go through army legal for a lawyer.

[@vicm6561]

That’s shocking Texas doesn’t have better laws against this mess !

[@debbieblakeley369]

Thank God for someone with some common sense 😊

[@JosephVFitness]

I watched this because a neighbor ended up spending over $200,000 getting squatters out of their home in San Francisco California. Frankly, I didn't learn a thing from this show. Ultimately, the only thing they stated was, "Don't take it into your own hands."

[@thecognitivedissonant3606]

Thank you for the helpful info and suggestions to remedy these thefts and problems

[@tomdailey7276]

Squatters getting paid to leave in a house where given zero allowance should be blackmail or extortion. But, I’m not a lawyer. These people would never be found again.

[@brenda30256]

GOD BLESS YOU and please show others how to do this. People work hard for what they have and shame on others to think they can take it. STAND STRONG and GOD BLESS

[@kathleenduval1309]

It's atrocious to think one is telling law enforcement there has been a break in and takeover of property...and law enforcement takes the Civil Matter stance! I've had rentals in NV. And California...Guess where the laws favor the "tenant" ?? Sad sick and disgusting...I'd never own a rental again in Cali!!!

[@user-eq3eu9jy5h]

This is extremely worrysome. Laws everywhere need to change... like, yesterday!!!!

[@theroadlesstraveled8327]

This doesn't happen in every state...Some squatters end up with a serious medical condition that keeps them from being able to communicate anymore..

[@joannrinear8388]

Need better laws to protect homeowners.

[@gaylevincent2434]

The police told me if someone stays in your house for 24 hours even if they are not on the lease they can not make them leave , it is then a civil matter and they can’t do anything. It just is crazy to me

[@singularity528hz]

I feel like a good solution. Would be to get a restraining order against the person that is squatting in the house. Then when they leave sneak back into your house and then call the cops. When the squatter shows back up, saying that they're not allowed to be there. They have a restraining order. Boom problem solved. But I do hear Stories about squatters.Always having somebody present at the location

[@vicm6561]

The courts have figured out how to make more money !

[@Spidercherry]

How can this be so hard to solve? Makes absolutely no sense

[@abbynelson2801]

Because it acts as a camouflage over the actual homeless crisis taking place. They're able to get a fairly decent number of homeless off the street for months at a time. They don't care about the homeowners because they assume they can afford the legal process necessary to regain control of their property. They would ONLY CARE if it actually happened to them personally. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they were (politicians or other advocates on the left etc) actually encouraging homeless people (those capable enough to do so) to go and become a squatter

[@fabianacruz2543]

Greetings from Brazil! Love the show. I worked for a real state in Houston, and I saw a lot of that happening. Sad! Scary to see the right of property not being respected. And this is escalating here in Brazil in big cities like Sao Paulo.

[@Thumper68]

We have the castle doctrine in Texas. Be a bad idea to squat in my home😂

[@IsaacGabriel-kh5ds]

You Americans mock Canada but we don't have anything resembling this practice anywhere.

[@0311kilo]

We may poke fun at Canada, it's still a great country. You just need to get rid of your prime Minister.

[@peggyevans2691]

Well you just notified the criminals in the US to come to Canada. I am sure home owners will thank you.😮

[@vicm6561]

He stated it was around the world not just USA.

[@annavick1405]

I think the best thing to do if there's no law against these squatters yes if you're going to leave town or leave your home for a few hours or whatever, is to get a family member or some special friends to stay in your home while you're gone. It's sad that I would have to come to that but that's probably the only way to protect your home from squatters

[@jodybundrant9386]

Who ever made a law infavor of the criminal " should spend time with the criminal behind bars ,

[@vicm6561]

Liberals bleeding hearts

[@thecognitivedissonant3606]

We had a tenant and his family who occupied our house for 10 months without paying rent. We finally got them out and damages were nearly $30k and we never received damages or the rent that was due. Utterly evil and ridiculous

[@denisejones4871]

When my husband passed away my 13-year-old son and myself inherited a RV park that he owned in Georgia. Customers would sometimes come and say they wanted to stay a month or two pay the first months rent and pick out a lot or I would’ve assigned them a lot and then they wouldn’t pay any more rent after that. In the beginning for me,the law used to come and tell them they had to leave and take their camper if they were not gonna pay rent, then the people would leave with their camper or RV, but within a year after my husband passed and I was running the RV park I would have to call the law they would tell him to leave, and the people would say no that they had been living there that they were paying rent and they would get me the money for the next months rent when they had it. All the sudden one cop said they knew everything about the law and instead of telling these squatters to leave, he would say oh well OK she’ll have to go to get evicted RV park. Renting a lot for a camper or RV on wheels is not the same as renting a house or a apartment was treated like that before legally but then all of a sudden the courts realize they were missing out on the money it cost for evictions so they told me I had to start filing for evictions and so now not only did it cost me the loss of the electricity and water they were using and rent from someone who would actually pay their rent but cost myself and my son the court cost. it was horrible.

[@jaybee5466]

In Texas I’ve seen a full on squatter situation on my street in an upper class neighborhood. A family moved in a home when empty between tenants and when confronted legally by police presented a fraudulent lease. 6months later, the homeowner spent thousands to have the courts force them to leave. Texas is NOT immune to this situation and our laws aren’t strong enough yet. It’s even more concerning with the rise in homelessness and the flood of illegal immigration. People desperate for housing at any cost with nothing to lose are willing to take legal chances at a home owner’s expense.

[@terrisolaroli4169]

Thank you Men for taking a stand for sence!!🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@jodybundrant9386]

I like the loop hole in favor of the owner of the house has a right to have their property in the house, owner leaving snakes on the loose in the house , anouther played Angelic music 24/7 , there is alot of things they can do to make squatters leave on their own , the imagination is a true blessing ,

[@davebenz8271]

Do you know what would fix this? If squatters (I’m not encouraging anyone) would squat in every one of the lawmakers’, judges’ and squatter attorneys’ houses.

[@kiarajames3932]

Squatters are a growing and major problem in the US BUT so is far too many corporations and even individuals that are buying up single family homes for INVESTMENTS We have a massive shortage of single family homes in the US and until that is mitigated, buying multiple homes needs to be outlawed You want to buy land, fine You want to buy commercial real estate, fine You want to buy apartment buildings etc, fine Single person homes & even duplexes should be off limits

[@cpboyter583]

It should come down to a filed deed at the courthouse...end of story. Arrested immediately for trespassing, breaking and entering.

[@annea6288]

I am with Phil on this one, I can't comprehend why people would do such a thing to someone else's property. There are unscrupoulous people walking around this planet.

[@Distruct0]

We have a relative who passed away in San Fran California. She had 2 tenants but they had no lease. They told us when she passed they would not leave until someone paid them to leave. As if someone owes them something. As she passed quickly, thinking family would not make it there in time as we live in different state. Tried to claim they were her executor per my aunt. I still have that note It's out of control. I can give you contact information on 2 squatters. One of them drives a Tesla. In our case property inside is in pretty ruff shape and she had a reverse mortgage. So reverse mortgage seems to think they have a plan to deal with this and we are planning to just allow them to.

[@MsBrooklyn62]

I can't believe how calm he was talking to these people!

[@dianekalnitz2077]

Just crazy

[@lindapope56]

Real estate agents need to be educated in this subject. It should be included as part of their continuated education to retain their license. When my 90 year old Mother decided to sell her house that she has owned for over 60 years and moved out, I was very concerned. This is in Massachusetts, out in a very rural area. Still it was located three miles from a highway that runs from Boston to Springfield, MA a I shared my concerns with the real estate agent of the possibility of squatters moving in while the house that is clearly vacant with a for sale sign. The real estate agent actually laughed in my face. He stated that in his 20 years in the real estate industry, he had never seen this happen. He did not get that these are different times, he did not take into consideration the housing shortage and migrant situation in this state. My Brother and I had to check on the house every single day it was on the market and until a selling contract was signed. Off the subject, vandalism/arson were other concerns and the real estate agent scoffed at this as well. We were relieved after the sale was closed by the attorneys

[@Granny-t9h]

Don't take in family or a friend of family. I have had two people that would not leave. And one is still here.

[@daveshoemaker7137]

Real estate signs should never be up! An empty house is an open invitation!

[@ImThePronounPolice]

Why is FLORIDA the only State that came up with a plan to get homeowners back into their home within 24 hours? If they can do it what's wrong with the other states allowing this criminal behavior to continue?

[@crystalquasar6841]

We have Ron DeSantis. Seriously, though, everyone in every state should be DEMANDING strong laws against squatting. I don't want this existing anywhere in this country.

[@ImThePronounPolice]

@@crystalquasar6841 I really believe that Democrats love chaos and they know this isn't right! I think squatters should go into all the homes of the Democrats who are pushing this squatting and not doing anything about it

[@SomzChauds]

I dont understand why we dont just do 1 of these 3 things. You watch or "case" your own home, soon as they go out to the store just break and enter your own home, change the locks. Call the cops when they come back. Or just call all your friends, throw a "party" in the backyard and now that you out number the squatters you can just physically remove them. Or just call the cops and say the guy or women living in the home is your gf/bf and they hit u. They will be arrested for domestic violence

[@brokenonalllevels-wx4vn]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'm a senior who's nephew Told me he's taking my ID and Don't take it personally 😢😢

[@LisandraAbreuLissy]

Thank you for this episode. Very scary! Horrifying to be a victim of this narcissist people

[@annaleebunch]

Dr Phill why don’t we get a bunch of family and friends and just move in on the people that are in your home!!!!!

[@onikomehrabi264]

The problem with civil matters is the person who is being the criminal doesn’t have a pot to piss in and the person that is victimized has to pay to go to court to get a judge to say yeah you’re right and then there’s no one to help you still go get your property. I had this happen with a person that kept my car. I won in small claims court so I had a document that said indeed that’s my car. Oh wait, I already had the car registration that said it’s my car. It basically kept me from getting arrested when I went and took the car back and emptied all their stuff out onto the sidewalk.

[@say1706n]

Regarding the stat of the number of squatters in the world. The definition is very broad and includes millions upon millions of people who are penniless, who were born penniless and will die penniless who of course live somewhere so therefore they are squatters. This is completely different than the definition here in America. Hope this helps understand this enormous number quoted.

[@tanyalenmark4194]

Unbelievable but stoked He was able to get His Moms home back.

[@elizaguerrettaz9899]

Excellent show Dr. Phil. Thank you to your guest and I will be looking up flash on the Internet.

[@oreillysc1]

Couldn’t the home owner pay someone else and make a rental contract like the squatter did and when they are out of the house the other person can go in? Then when the squatter comes back call the police and say they’re breaking in? Second question could a home owner have this happen to them while gone on vacation? It seems common

[@AngelaAllen-k1k]

Crazy! I'm old with one leg & I must pay rent. Electric. Water. Trash etc... That's bullshit they leech off the system. 😡🏴‍☠️

[@covenantofyahministry9822]

He was so nice to these women wow❤

[@nina_g6857]

This is infuriating! Homeowner laws MUST be reinforced & made exclusively favorable to legal homeowners of property! Squatters must be charged w/a crime & forced off the property by law enforcement!

[@keelsmac01]

Of course CA is the leader of this. My sisters son stayed in her house after she foreclosed. He stayed a year, the bank ended up paying him 5000 to move. This was in 2008. Cash for keys was the program.

[@peacepoet1947]

Locks only keep honest people out. I was able to pick the door lock on my apartment for the first time in 20 seconds. Used a large bobbie pin and small screw driver.

[@matthewblackwood4704]

Squatters in Alabama must retain continuous and uninterrupted possession of the land for at least 20 years. They will also be responsible for paying property taxes that may be due during that time.

[@kathylowell1]

There was a time when your property was protected by a deed but given that I've had all my properties in Maine that I jointly own with my husband in the last 10 years stolen from me, I can attest that house stealing thru and prospers in Maine because falsified can be easily e-filed and the those who are supposed to protect your property rights will do both to help you get it back.

[@cleavisnowell1240]

Interesting ; I read about a similar situation in Mesquite,TX which would make me sell a property quick to avoid similar. Relatives can be a pain but best to leave one on or in a property.

[@joelafritselis4757]

In my neighbourhood, it could lead to whoever you called squatter must facing a really really serious consequences the time the owner found that someone's in his house just live there and claimed that he/she has the right to do it and the law allow it. The owner : " Over my dead body. "... could mean that someone should die and that could mean the other guy(s)' body The one you called the squatter is a criminal here. Yours is yours.

[@rickkoidahl7024]

The squatters in my friends house put a protection order on him and now sitting in jail since April lost his house.WTF??

[@debbiewalrath908]

I support your efforts

[@Jon-t6s]

In the State of California any lease over 366 must be in writing according to Statute of Frauds Also the squatters would need to show proof of payment if they are claiming that they have a lease bank statements cancelled checks mailing of payments another way is to either should a grant deed or call a title insurance company plus the squatters need to show that they are paying the taxes also the county recorder will have proof of ownership

[@carleenmessina5022]

Dude hold my beer, thanks…Boom! Gone in a Flash, literally……

[@cannedham3979]

I never recommend lobbyists, but in this case, I’m wondering why home owner’s insurance companies aren’t lobbying for law reform on this on behalf of their customer base. It seems it would save them and the home owners money.

[@rickvillarreal3972]

It just dawned on me. This is all about money, the legal system wants money, it's a form of business.

[@georgeanno]

Why don’t they change the laws to prevent this?!

[@bjsummers2126]

Can a home owner go to their local police station before their vacation and provide them with a copy of their title, lease, ss number, drivers license and a photo of their house a total of 2 pages. So that way when they come back to their house from vacation if this type of situation should present itself they can go to the police station in person to report the situation and the police would have the ability to have those people leave the owners house.

[@twiladimatteo]

Dr Phil, you can't understand how people can be that low?. There is just a new breed of people in this world! I wonder where they come from?😱 So horrible!

[@gonavy1]

That's funny that someone spent up to a quarter million dollars to get someone out of their house. I have an idea that would cost a lot less. But to each his own.

[@annavick1405]

What I don't understand is why are they making this the law why don't they make it the law that if you go into someone's home and it's not your home you did not purchase it and you have no proof that you are renting or owning that home then you are the one going to jail for a very long time. The system is broken situations need to be changed to protect the citizens of America

[@lynette8918]

People need to squat in lawmakers homes