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Xaccers · 12-03-2006, 13:32

If those people who pop round for a cuppa, then change the locks, you do not have recourse to beat the door down or get them evicted by the police.
You have become a displaced residential occupier.
Your recourse is then to apply for a PIO within 28 days, otherwise its a much longer winded operation to get your property back.

To be a squatter, you must have no where else to live, ie you cannot squat in your neighbour's house while still keeping your own.
You must also be willing to obtain to obtain residence through dubious means, knowing full well it is to the detriment to the official owner.
Most people aren't willing to do that, and besides, since the 94 act with the ability to "fast track" evictions, it is more attractive for squatters to target unused properties.
Doesn't mean they still can't squat in your premisses until you get a IPO and evict them though.

12-03-2006, 13:32	#119
Xaccers Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milling around Milton Keynes Age: 49 Posts: 12,969	Re: Pikeys - Human Rights - What about us? If those people who pop round for a cuppa, then change the locks, you do not have recourse to beat the door down or get them evicted by the police. You have become a displaced residential occupier. Your recourse is then to apply for a PIO within 28 days, otherwise its a much longer winded operation to get your property back. To be a squatter, you must have no where else to live, ie you cannot squat in your neighbour's house while still keeping your own. You must also be willing to obtain to obtain residence through dubious means, knowing full well it is to the detriment to the official owner. Most people aren't willing to do that, and besides, since the 94 act with the ability to "fast track" evictions, it is more attractive for squatters to target unused properties. Doesn't mean they still can't squat in your premisses until you get a IPO and evict them though.