Maricopa County constables see more squatters targeting retirement communities

Phoenix (AZ Family) — A growing number of squatters are taking over Valley properties, targeting snowbirds who live only part-time in Arizona. Officer Scott Blake says this is especially a problem for retirement communities in the West Valley. “Yes, there are more evictions now, so there are more squatters,” Blake said. Blake said he gets […]

Alabama House passes bill to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property

The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bipartisan bill to protect homeowners from squatters. HB182, introduced by state Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden), passed the House unanimously. “This bill is important because of the growing trend of squatting across the country,” Rep. Lipscomb explained. “It's important to ensure that this practice doesn't become endemic […]

NCSO: Big drug bust; squatters removed | Navajo County

On August 12, Brendan Anderson, 39, and Eileen Dukes, 41, were arrested and charged with trespassing and littering in the Navajo County Jail. They were both held with a $5,000 secured bond. In September 2021, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a trespassing complaint east of Snowflake off Old Woodruff Road. Agents contacted […]

Squatters Move Into House After Tenants Die, Have Mail Directed There: Cops

Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said a squatter who allegedly broke into a home after a resident died had mail destined for the new residence. Police said police responded after neighbors saw people entering the property near 15th Street and S. Yale Avenue at approximately 9:15 pm on January 15. A police helicopter from the area […]