The practice of squatting — or living in a home against the wishes of homeowners, often being protected by Byzantine civil statutes — is becoming a trend in the United States. However, upon the passage of a bipartisan state law in Florida that effectively bans the ability for unwanted house guests to stay as long as they want, a self-described anti-squatting activist and 'professional' squatter-remover told Fox News he hopes more states will follow suit.
announced a year ago I was going to fight for squatter law change, and then I opened up Squatter Hunters to help homeowners get rid of their squatters.' Shelton called the Florida law a 'positive step' that could set a precedent for other states to pass similar laws.
If someone finds themselves confronting squatters, Shelton said they should immediately call police for safety reasons. 'Don't do anything yourself. It's property — don't risk your life. Call law enforcement,' he said, adding that if police say they cannot help further, the homeowner can reach out to his group, Squatter Hunters. Shelton claimed organizations like his can be more helpful prior to initiating any civil litigation, rather than afterward.
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