SPD arrests squatters, armed with new city ordinance

Anti-squatter legislation targeting motel residents fails

Legislation that would make it easier for hotel managers to eject long-term guests failed to get a Senate vote before the end of Georgia’s 2025 legislative session — but lawmakers are likely to try passing House Bill 61 next year. Under HB 61, the resident-removal process for hotel inhabitants could be triggered if they fall behind on payments for a stay, or if they overstay their contractual welcome, according to an innkeeper-guest agreement sp…

SPD arrests squatters, armed with new city ordinance

SHREVEPORT, La. – Police have the authority to immediately arrest squatters, thanks to a new city ordinance aimed at curbing fires and crime in vacant properties.