Gov. DeSantis signs bill squashing ‘squatters’ rights’

DeSantis Ends 'Squatters' Rights' - American Faith

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that ends “squatters’ rights,” allowing homeowners to call police and remove illegal occupants. The bill, HB 621, goes into effect on July 1. During a press conference, DeSantis said, “What passes muster in New York and California is not passing muster here. You are not gonna be able to commandeer someone’s property and expect to get away with it.” “We are, in the state of Florida, ending the squat…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law squashing squatters' rights

The law was signed after a video was posted on social media showing others how to break in and take over unoccupied homes.

Ron Desantis Passes Anti-Squatting Bill Approved by Squatter-Remover

Florida property owners will get some relief after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed an anti-squatting bill on Wednesday.

With Squatting Out of Control, DeSantis Signs Anti-squatters Bill; NY Considering Legislation

At long last, public officials are taking squatters seriously. GOP Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation this week, HB 621, protecting the property rights of homeowners and providing an easy method of ejecting the vagabonds. Even New York’s leftist-controlled Legislature is considering a measure in response to the murder of a New York City woman ... The post With Squatting Out of Control, DeSantis Signs Anti-squatters Bill; NY Conside…

DeSantis abolishes ‘squatters rights’ in Florida

The new law makes it quick and easy for homeowners to reclaim what's legally theirs.

DeSantis Ends ‘Squatter Scam Once and for All’ by Signing New Bill Into Law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday to protect the rights of homeowners in the state against so-called “squatters.” That morning, DeSantis posted a video to X explaining the need for the new law. “Does your house belong to you?” the Republican governor asked rhetorically. “Or, if you are not using it, can someone just come in, squat for a period of time, and then claim that they have a right to be there? “This so-called ‘squatter s…