Texas’ New Laws Target Squatters and Overhaul Evictions. But at What Cost?

Texas’ new laws target squatters and overhaul evictions. But at what cost?

Two bills passed during Texas’ 89th legislative session, Senate Bills 38 and 1333, overhaul how the state tackles squatting and eviction disputes. These issues are a top priority for the state’s Republican officials: Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows. Landlords and property rights advocates are hailing the legislation as long-overdue measures to combat fraud and unauthorized occupancy. In contrast, tenant ad…

Ministerial officials evict group of squatters from Mahahual land

The post Ministerial officials evict group of squatters from Mahahual land appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Mahahual, Q.R. — Authorities were greeted with tension Friday during a land eviction in Mahahual. A group of alleged squatters were told they could no… The post Ministerial officials evict group of squatters from Mahahual land appeared first on Riviera Maya News.