As the issue of squatting comes under scrutiny following recent reports of clashes between homeowners and people unlawfully occupying their property, a map shows where the most squatting incidents have been documented in the U.S.Squatters are people who inhabit a piece of land or a building that they do not have a legal right to occupy, according to the American Apartment Owners Association.
Who is in the home? What is happening in the property? What is the risk to others in the neighborhood? What impact does trespassing have on neighborhood stability?'Part of the challenge, Howard said, is that in some jurisdictions, there 'either is no law against 'squatting,' or there is no clear legal path to have the trespassers removed.'In defense of local law enforcement, they typically haven't had the tools to respond.