Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Squatting Bills During News Conference in Sarasota

New bill would help property owners in Illinois evict squatters – News Nation

State Rep. LaShawn Ford said the new law would classify squatters as trespassers, allowing the police to arrest them and bypass the eviction process typically associated with squatters’ rights. He added the people who are living in properties illegally are “crooks who know how to game the system.”

Constituents search for 'Steube Dooby-Doo'

VENICE — Rain and an appearance in Sarasota by Gov. Ron DeSantis kept the attendance low Monday at a rally at U.S. Rep. Greg Steube’s Venice office.

Gov. DeSantis signs two bills to eliminate squatter rights in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Sarasota Monday morning to sign two new Senate bills that eliminate squatter rights on commercial properties and in public lodging.  Senate Bill 322 will protect the rights of commercial property owners and expedite the process of evicting squatters. Bill 606 will strengthen the rights of hotel and motel owners when dealing with squatters or guests who refuse to pay or leave. “I do think people lo…

Gov. DeSantis signs anti-squatting bills during news conference in Sarasota

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Sarasota Monday morning.

Gov. DeSantis signs anti-squatting legislation in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. DeSantis held a press conference in Sarasota on Monday morning where he signed two pieces of anti-squatting legislation. He signed Senate Bill 322, "Property Rights," which authorizes sheriffs to remove people "unlawfully occupying" commercial property. "Under current law, the remedies to remove unauthorized applicants or occupants of a commercial property can unfortunately be lengthy and time-consuming, which then i…

Gov. DeSantis holding news conference Monday in Sarasota

The governor will be speaking at The Westin Sarasota. 10TampaBay+ will stream the conference live.