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Florida bill aims to close squatting loophole after homeowner terrorized for 34 days, $40,000 in damages
foxnews.com ^ | December 27, 2023 | Andrew Mark Miller

Posted on 12/28/2023 5:52:17 AM PST by V_TWIN

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Imagine after all the sweat equity and cost of preping a home for sale and then on the verge of potentially selling it two POSs break in, you can't get 'em out and the authorities can't or won't help......that's gotta be absolutely enfuriating.

This is actually a nationwide issue.

Hopefully this bill will pass and reverse this trend.

1 posted on 12/28/2023 5:52:17 AM PST by V_TWIN
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It’s time for the empty skulls on Capitol Hill to close this squawter “loophole” in all 50 states. (57 for the Obamanistas) We can worry about “gender neutral” toy stores later.


2 posted on 12/28/2023 5:55:40 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (They've begun dismantling Arlington Cemetery, next comes diggin up white solders and dumpin' 'em.)
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Place “No Trespassing” signs around the property. Take pictures. The idea is that the wannabe squatters will trespass and therefore break the law.


3 posted on 12/28/2023 6:00:53 AM PST by VRW Conspirator (Socialism should more accurately be called Sociopathism)
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Squatting should NEVER give anyone any legal right to another’s property.

Ever.

Buy it if you want it.


4 posted on 12/28/2023 6:07:01 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: V_TWIN

Make it legal to compost squatters.


5 posted on 12/28/2023 6:10:23 AM PST by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative)
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To: VRW Conspirator

I saw my dad remove two squatters from his mothers rental 65 years ago. One came out through a second story window. The other kicked down the front steps and when he arrived at the bottom he had a 45 stuck in his ear with the warning to never return. Never forgot that or the two days it took to repair the damage they did.

Given how we coddle criminals these days my dad probably would be in a super max!


6 posted on 12/28/2023 6:12:52 AM PST by Mouton (US Home to one party rule)
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I would not involve the cops for any reason. Either put them out at gunpoint or wait til they go to the grocery and take possession and throw their chit out on the lawn and change the locks.


7 posted on 12/28/2023 6:21:49 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Not a Federal issue. Let every state decide for itself, that’s the bedrock principle of federalism. Getting the Federal Government involved will only make things worse. Think I’m wrong? Think about student loans, and what happened after they were taken over by the Federal Government.


8 posted on 12/28/2023 6:24:33 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead!)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

This squatting issue arose with Obozo.


9 posted on 12/28/2023 6:34:27 AM PST by chopperk
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Police now days fear to act on almost everything.

In earlier days the squatters would have been dragged out
and charged with burglary.
Now the Law is too scared to act and the higher ups in the Department don’t want to make waves. They are fine with
leaving lawlessness to the courts.


10 posted on 12/28/2023 6:46:39 AM PST by VicVanleeuwenhoek
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This was an intentional thought destabilization attack on the country.

Create bills that allow a black mark on a person’s credit record/FICO score for 8 years Also suspend all government programs for the person (other than food stamps) - for 18 months - and the problem will be solved.


11 posted on 12/28/2023 6:46:47 AM PST by GOPJ (Surgery/makeup doesn't make a man a woman anymore than wearing gorilla costumes turns a man into ape)
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What is the basis for any argument that this is NOT a law enforcement problem?

Someone breaks into your house and refuses you entry to property that you have registered title to?

It should not take more than one phone call and five minutes after the cops arrive to beat the snot out of them, drag them out, and throw them in jail.

It’s a serious question. Why is this not what happens? Seems completely straightforward.


12 posted on 12/28/2023 6:54:26 AM PST by Jim Noble (The future belongs to those who show up)
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love to see a pic of the squatters.


13 posted on 12/28/2023 6:55:48 AM PST by ronniesgal (The bidens are actually more white trashy than the Clintons, and that's sayin' something)
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If the owner pays any taxes associated with the property, how in Hades do squatters have a legal leg to stand on?!


14 posted on 12/28/2023 7:03:31 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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Go into the house you own, start throwing their crap out, when they attack, defend yourself against the thieves with normal force you would use stains someone in your house. If anyone tries to prosecute you, the fraudulent documents will prove they are criminals and never tenants.


15 posted on 12/28/2023 7:04:15 AM PST by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

+1


16 posted on 12/28/2023 7:06:53 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: ronniesgal

That was my thought as well. Make ‘em famous!


17 posted on 12/28/2023 7:07:16 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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“how in Hades do squatters have a legal leg to stand on?!”

They don’t....however in this case when the police showed up they produced fraudulent documentation stating they had a right to live there.
The police wouldn’t make a decision on the paperwork which meant the rightfully owners had to go through civil court.
All that takes time so the squatters lived free until then.
Knowing they would eventually get kicked out they trashed the place out of spite......the 2nd home in a row they got kicked out of BTW.


18 posted on 12/28/2023 7:12:30 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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There ARE pics of the squatters, at the Fox News link provided by the OP. Black females. What’s wrong with you anyway?


19 posted on 12/28/2023 7:14:19 AM PST by 4Runner
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All they have to do to get around the law now is bring their crap into the house and use the address as their mailing address.
They also may start renting then quit paying rent later. Renters have far too many protections and the abusers know how to work the law.


20 posted on 12/28/2023 7:25:08 AM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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