Squatters’ rights allow a person to reclaim property by assuming the rights and responsibilities of the owner after living in or using someone else’s property without permission for an extended period of time. Legal conditions must be met, and eviction can be a lengthy process. Squatters’ rights are the colloquial equivalent of the legal term […]
Squatters occupy abandoned spaces without permission, with their legal status being controversial. Some countries protect squatters by law, and some argue that squatting should be legalized to use unoccupied spaces. Owners argue that squatting brings legal problems, decreases property values, and increases crime. Squatting reflects socioeconomic disparities and is sometimes used as a form of […]
