Squatters Rights?

Home owners will be able to get helpful tips online on how to protect their homes from burglars - some of which may be useful in protecting property from squatters. They are also advised to tell their neighbours if their property is likely to be empty for a long time so suspicious activity can be reported.

Contrary to popular belief, displaced residential occupiers trying to get back into their homes are not affected by the misuse of the 'legal warning' squatters often post on the front door. stating that it would be a criminal offence to use or threaten violence to enter the property, this is a misinterpretation of the law as it stands.

There has never been such a thing as squatters' rights the law was were in fact intended to protect the homeowner. Homeowners need to be fully aware of the laws that are already in place to protect them.

Make sure you are aware of your rights, don’t let your property be squatted.

March 2011