Commercial Squatters

Apr 22, 2026

There are countless examples of it – a business shuts down and within days, squatters have moved in. Or a business is closed for refurbishment and while the...

Apr 22, 2026

A squatter is an occupant of a building or land that is not being used, and who has no legal claim to the property and no prior permission to use the property....

Apr 22, 2026

Even though most commercial leases end as they should, there are times when things don't go according to plan and you may need to regain control of your...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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....

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

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...

Apr 22, 2026

If you are a landowner with an unauthorised camp of travellers on your land, you may think you will need to go to court to have them removed. In fact, you may...

Apr 22, 2026

If you require an enforcement agency to help with retrieval of monies owed, you should ensure that you have the correct information and documents that allows...

Apr 22, 2026

Commercial properties left empty are vulnerable to becoming occupied by squatters. The discovery of squatters in a commercial property is not an ideal...

Apr 22, 2026

Peaceful possession is the first step an enforcement agent will attempt when dealing with squatters who have entered a commercial property. It involves trying...

Mar 27, 2026

When unauthorised individuals occupy your commercial premises, it can quickly turn from an inconvenience to a legal and financial liability. As a commercial...

Mar 27, 2026

Squatters in an unoccupied property can cause serious problems for owners, whether the property is a residential building or a commercial building. Besides the...

Mar 27, 2026

For landlords and landowners across the UK, regaining control of your property from squatters or errant tenants can be a daunting task. Understanding the legal...

Mar 27, 2026

Squatting, the act of occupying an empty or abandoned property without the permission of the owner, poses a significant challenge for property owners in the...

Mar 27, 2026

As a landowner, it's essential to know the difference between trespassing and squatting to protect your property and avoid legal issues. Trespassing and...

Mar 17, 2026

Finding out that squatters are occupying your property is never an ideal situation for landlords or property owners. It can even be a distressing experience....

Mar 27, 2026

As a landlord, one of the things that will always be on your mind is the problem of squatters. Having squatters move in then legally dealing with evicting them...

Mar 17, 2026

You are possibly aware that Bristol has become the hub of anti-establishment squatter action in recent months. This means that squatters are becoming more...