
Nationwide Squatter Problem May Be Worsened by Illegal Immigrants: Experts
Published on March 7, 2024
The United States is facing a severe squatter problem, with tenants’ rights laws in some states protecting non-paying individuals who can occupy a property that is not theirs for months or even years. Police in most jurisdictions have adopted a hands-off approach toward this widespread issue amid growing concerns that illegal immigrants entering through the southern border may soon discover how easy it is to take over someone’s vacant property. James S. Burling, vice president of legal affairs for the Pacific Legal Foundation in California, told The Epoch Times that he hasn’t personally seen the squatter issue exacerbated by illegal immigrants but it might be just a matter of time....
