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 […]
Archive | Commercial Squatters
3 methods of removing commercial squatters
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…)
Do squatters have a right to stay in unoccupied premises?
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 […]
What to do if you discover squatters on return to work
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 […]
What to do when squatters reside in your holiday park
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…)
How to deal with returning squatters
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…)
Dealing with squatters in unoccupied premises
If you have found you have squatters residing in your unoccupied commercial premises, then it is likely you are concerned about deterioration and damage to the premises. If damage to the building and its contents is one of your main worries, then it is essential squatters are evicted calmly in a professional manner to avoid […]
How to Evict Squatters
For landlords, squatters are not just a nuisance, they can cost you a significant amount of money in lost revenue on your property as well as causing damage you will have to pay to put right. Getting rid of squatters quickly and effectively is clearly a priority for any landlord or management company finding themselves […]
What are the next steps if squatters return to my property?
If you have already gone through the process of removing squatters from your commercial property but have discovered that they have returned, then it is important to know the next steps that you should take to ensure that they are evicted and will not return again. Which method was used initially? The next steps you […]
What are the differences between using an IPO, a Court Order, and Common Law to evict squatters?
If you are currently dealing with squatters occupying your commercial premises, then it is likely that you want to evict them quickly and legally so that you can regain possession of your premises. Familiarising yourself with the different procedures that can be used to get squatters to leave your property means that you can use […]