LANSING — Sen. Joseph Bellino Jr., R-Monroe, recently introduced Senate Bill 909, a squatting proposal. “Michigan families going on a summer vacation or seniors heading to Florida for the winter should not have to worry about a squatter claiming residence in their house,” Bellino said in a news release. “Squatting is already illegal in Michigan, but […]
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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office addresses ‘squatting’ law set to go in effect July 1
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reminding property owners about the new “squatting” law set to go into effect July 1. The new law was established to “defend the rights of residential property owners as it relates to individuals found illegally occupying, or ‘squatting’, in a residence belonging to them,” JSO said in a news release […]
Should We All Be Squatting More?
Should we all be spending a few minutes of squatting a day? Westend61 via Getty Images I was recently on a vacation with a friend that involved a great deal of walking around a new city. During a moment of respite, I noticed she dropped into a deep squatting position, rather than plopping down on […]
Woman denies squatting allegations after living rent-free since Colorado homeowner died without a will
Woman denies squatting allegations after living rent-free since Colorado homeowner died without a will Mecca Busey has been living in a half-million-dollar Colorado home without paying rent for about a year. Neighbors have accused her of squatting in the 102-year-old property, which was left vacant when the former owner died without a will. Don’t miss […]
Tourist takes carelessness to another level, squatting on the ground for photos with bison at Yellowstone National Park
Tourists often court danger by getting too close to bison at Yellowstone National Park, but one visitor has been caught taking it to another level (quite literally) by squatting in the tall grass to pose for selfies with one of the animals. The incident was caught on camera by David Spady and shared on Instagram […]
Venezuelan ‘migrant influencer’ who encouraged squatting complains from jail he’s victim of persecution
The Venezuelan “migrant influencer” who illegally entered the U.S. and encouraged other migrants to squat and take over Americans’ homes is now complaining from behind bars that he’s the victim of persecution and misses his freedom. Leonel Moreno, 27, spoke to The New York Post during a 30-minute televisit from inside Geauga County Jail in […]