""The average squatter," says James Jacobs, "has no melee experience." No familiarity with katana swords or other bladed weaponry. No training in kendo, iaido, or other martial arts. If anyone knows the typical combat background of a squatter, a person living in a home illegally, it's Jacobs. He runs a company called ASAP Squatter Removal, offering do-it-himself eviction services to property owners throughout the Bay Area."
"They could call the police, though officers might not come. Police tend to shy away from tenancy disputes, leaving them to the civil courts. The property owner could go ahead and file an eviction lawsuit, but that can drag on for months. Or they can call Jacobs. For a fee, Jacobs will surveil the place and force out the people inside of it using a complex concoction of homespun arms and militarized tactics."
Many property owners in the Bay Area encounter unauthorized occupants and face slow civil eviction processes because police often avoid tenancy disputes. Private firms such as ASAP Squatter Removal offer paid eviction services that include surveillance, boarding up properties, temporary occupation by the firm, and use of homespun arms and militarized tactics to remove squatters quickly. Operators claim most squatters lack combat or weapons training. Providers complete removals in days and sometimes re-enter properties to prevent returns. A growing cottage industry has emerged in California, with companies like Squatter Squad and others marketing aggressive, eye-catching materials to attract clients.
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