Judges Determine that Squatter Homeowners in This City Can Cut Off Water, Electricity or Gas

The owners of squatters illegally in a city of Spain will no longer face criminal charges if they decide to cut off water, electricity or gas from intruders.This was determined by the Provincial Court of Barcelona on March 7, in a historic agreement that unifies judicial criteria and exonerates property owners from being charged for coercion by suspending basic supplies.The measure, backed by nearly 60 magistrates of the penal sections, marks a …