Florida Enacts Anti-Squatting Law, Introduces Harsh Penalties

The new legislation, effective July 1, aims to simplify eviction processes and empower police to act against squatters, marking a significant shift in property rights protection.

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a new law to combat squatting, making it easier for homeowners to evict squatters and enabling police intervention.
• The law, effective from July 1, introduces harsh penalties for squatters, including misdemeanor and felony charges for those causing damage or forging documents.
• Anti-squatting activist Flash Shelton, who founded Squatter Hunters, praises the legislation and hopes for similar laws in other states.
• In contrast, states like New York face increasing squatting incidents, with complex legal processes that favor squatters' rights.
• The legislation is part of a broader effort to protect property rights and address issues related to illegal squatting and immigration.

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