Squatters move into iconic Brixton venue Dogstar just days after it closes
Briefly

The Dogstar in Coldharbour Lane has become another venue in London occupied by squatters, who have exploited legal loopholes in targeting commercial properties.
Squatters have demonstrated they are well aware of their rights, as evidenced by the notice in the Dogstar's window warning that only a court order can remove them.
The wave of squatting across London venues highlights the vulnerabilities of commercial properties, especially those that have been vacated due to financial troubles.
Despite changes in squatting laws for residential properties, commercial squatting continues to be a legal grey area, leading to increased incidents across London.
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