That’s kind of mean. Loud too. Better burn it to the ground with the squatters inside, then pin the fire on the squatters and collect the insurance money. Then sue the state and city.
Apparently, law enforcement does not have a legal obligation to secure, guard, or repair a citizen’s home after a squatter break-in.
Under US law, police agencies primarily enforce the law and investigate crimes, rather than provide private property protection or emergency structural repairs.
Because police may not actively guard the property or stay to wait for repairs, it falls to the homeowner to secure the premises and restore safety.
<><>File an immediate police report: Officers have to document the scene, investigate evidence, and generate a report necessary for insurance claims.
<><>Contact 24/7 emergency board-up services: Companies specializing in disaster restoration or emergency lock-smithing (searchable via Angi or Yelp) can immediately secure broken windows, kick-in doors, and compromised locks to prevent further entry.
<><>Notify your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance: Promptly contact your carrier to report the incident, document the damage, and verify if immediate securing costs (such as boarding up or hotel stays) are covered.
<><>Protect the scene: Do not touch or clean up disturbed areas until the police have concluded their initial evidence collection.