The issue of squatters in rentals and vacant homes is escalating, compounded by fraudsters who exploit vulnerable individuals by directing them to unoccupied properties for a fee. In Maryland, Mike Haskell faced this issue firsthand when a family began unlawfully occupying his recently renovated home just before a sale. Despite alerting police, no action was taken to remove the squatters, highlighting the legal complexities around such situations. The offenders admitted their illegal occupation, acknowledging its impact on the property sale.
"There should be nobody there." Mike Haskell, owner, emphasizes the shock of finding squatters in his house a day before sale.
Haskell was forced to call the Baltimore County Police after discovering newly changed locks and a missing sale sign, highlighting legal complexities.
Squatters confessed to unlawfully occupying the home, acknowledging their interference with Haskell’s ongoing property sale.
Fraudsters are targeting vulnerable individuals through social media, directing them towards empty homes for a fee, exacerbating squatting issues.
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