Squatters...

[Lmo1131]

We have two homes on our street that are owned by folks who only occupy them a couple of times a year; one is only two doors down the street. We also have a worsening homeless/immigrant "problem", so I expect this to be coming to my neighborhood soon.

It's developing problem nationwide, with law enforcement stymied by the rule of "law".

Question is, how to deal with it? Moving to another area is not a viable solution, the problem is nationwide.

The level of belligerent entitlement in the first video is astounding. It certainly brings out my "white rage"...

 

[Cavman]

Govt will only kick you out of your home if you fail to pay property taxes. They don't like you kicking anyone else out of your home

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

How long can a squatter survive without any food, water, or utilities? Asking for a friend...

 

[indyblue]

I wonder if there is anyway to "flag" an address from getting utilities like power, water, etc similar to a credit freeze.
If not there needs to be. I have the deed to my property in my safe, I'm not sure from these events even that would protect me from this.

 

[indyjohn]

How long can a squatter survive without any food, water, or utilities? Asking for a friend...

Until the fire they start in the family room to stay warm gets out of control....

 

[bobzilla]

I wonder if there is anyway to "flag" an address from getting utilities like power, water, etc similar to a credit freeze.
If not there needs to be. I have the deed to my property in my safe, I'm not sure from these events even that would protect me from this.

Sadly you no longer get deeds from the county. When we paid off our mortgage we only have the statement from the lender and our county tax receipts to prove its ours.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

Until the fire they start in the family room to stay warm gets out of control....

Well, since we're almost to the summer months that shouldn't be an issue.

Wonder if you could also totally board up all the windows and doors, essentially sealing the 'vermin' inside...

Again, asking for a friend

 

[dieselrealtor]

Sadly you no longer get deeds from the county. When we paid off our mortgage we only have the statement from the lender and our county tax receipts to prove its ours.

The deed should have been recorded, you can obtain a copy from the county.

 

[indyjohn]

I winterize our place, shut off everything between times that we are there. But I believe there are some owners that just leave the water on, heat set to 48° for their convenience when they return. Either way, once a squatter is in, your home is in huge danger of suffering some sort of damage if not being destroyed.

 

[patience0830]

I predict that some of these people will simply disappear and the bleach sales numbers will rise. Backhoe rentals may increase as well. Don't forget to call 811.

 

[dieselrealtor]

I believe a lot of the risk comes from where people choose to own homes.
Marion Co, all bets are off & likely to not be in favor of the homeowner.

 

[HoughMade]

I believe a lot of the risk comes from where people choose to own homes...

Um....yes.

Overall, Indiana is NOT a squatter friendly state.

 

[Leadeye]

Um....yes.

Overall, Indiana is NOT a squatter friendly state.

I learned this when faced with a squatter problem. Now I just bulldoze and put any structures in 40 yard dumpsters. Rural renewal.

 

[printcraft]

"only way to not be a burden and live in the street."
****er, you weren't a burden until you invaded the country, get the **** out.

SSS

 

[Lpherr]

I have a welcome gift for anyone that breaches my home.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I learned this when faced with a squatter problem. Now I just bulldoze and put any structures in 40 yard dumpsters. Rural renewal.

You don’t do anyone any favors, you’re not be kind or generous, by allowing people to occupy parts of your property.

 

[Leadeye]

The last one left the meth village when the work crews started unloading machinery. Nothing left but level ground now.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

The last one left the meth village when the work crews started unloading machinery. Nothing left but level ground now.

That must have been an impressive village if it was going to require a crew and machinery to remove.

 

[Leadeye]

That must have been an impressive village if it was going to require a crew and machinery to remove.

It was hard to think about people living in that place, a mobile home, old houses, and several sheds on a few acres of ground literally covered in trash. The crew did a very good job of cleaning up. I'll use them again if the need comes up again.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

It was hard to think about people living in that place, a mobile home, old houses, and several sheds on a few acres of ground literally covered in trash. The crew did a very good job of cleaning up. I'll use them again if the need comes up again.

Wow. If you don’ mind me asking, how did this come to be?