Archive | Commercial Squatters

Squatters are often the nightmare of any landlord or property owner, so it is important to understand what is claimed as squatters’ rights, however in reality, there is no such thing as squatter’s rights. What squatters relay on is Section 7 of the criminal Justice Act, in which one cannot use violence to enter a […]

The holiday season is a prime one for squatters to occupy commercial buildings without permission, given that the owners are likely to be away for extended periods of time. If you find yourself in the position to have to deal with post-holiday squatters, here is a quick overview of your rights. Getting the police involved […]

Dealing with squatters as a property owner is never easy, but it’s important to follow the legal route to make sure the eviction process is done properly. Whilst the police should be informed in relation to commercial property, they will see it as a civil matter, whereas squatters in a residential property can be evicted […]

Squatting is defined by law as someone entering a property without the permission of the legal owner with the intention to live there. Also known as “adverse possession,” squatting is something that many landlords with empty properties are afraid of, and it can lead to difficulties when it comes to claiming for damage caused by […]

Due to legislation changes that took place in 2012, squatters have been displaced from residential to commercial property. As such, squatting has become a real issue for property managers, who need to make sure that they remove any squatters promptly and re-secure the property to prevent them from returning. (more…)

Residential squatters The offence of squatting is committed when a person (1) is in a residential building as a trespasser; (2) knows or ought to know that he or she is a trespasser, and (3) is living in the building or intends to live there for any period. A person that is found guilty of […]

If your business shuts down completely during a festive break, quiet season, or for term time holidays, then unfortunately, on the return to work, you always run the risk of discovering squatters. Dealing with squatters at any time can be a stressful experience, and can be especially stressful if returning to work after a relaxing […]

As winter is often ‘down season’ for holiday parks, they can easily become targets for squatters. Once these uninvited guests have taken up residence it can be difficult to remove them, so if you are a holiday park owner your approach should be two-fold. (more…)

Squatters returning to live in your commercial premises despite already being evicted means you need to restart the eviction process and look at ways to secure your property and prevent re-entry. (more…)