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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Amsterdam's squatter wars are back and wealthy Dutch homeowners have only themselves to blame | Senay Boztas

Rising squatting in Amsterdam reflects housing inequality as tax breaks favor homeowners while tenants face rising costs, fueling public anger ahead of elections.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police: Rutland 'caretaker' allegedly squatted in woman's home, turned it into illicit erotic massage parlor

Maria Martin, 38, is charged with larceny from a building, vandalizing property, and permitting abuse on an elder or disabled person, according to Rutland police. She allegedly lived with the elderly Rutland resident under the guise of being a caretaker. When the elderly woman returned home, the locks had been changed, and drug paraphernalia was found around the house.
US news
fromWest Side Rag
3 weeks ago

In the 19th Century, the Shacks and Shanties of Squatters Dotted the Upper West Side

The first news accounts of squatters in New York City were published in the 1850s, as impoverished German and Irish immigrants surged into the city. Charles Loring Brace wrote about them for The New York Times, describing the rough cabins they lived in and the rough living many eked out, by picking through the streets to collect and sell anything of value.
Upper West Side
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I've Had a Squatter for 8 Years': NY Landlord Begs for Help as Tenant Refuses To Pay or Leave

Squatting issues in New York have grown due to housing scarcity and complex legal proceedings.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Squatters take over Mayfair club were A-listers Lindsay Lohan, Pippa Middleton and Jodie Kidd once partied

The building, once an elite members' club frequented by celebrities, has devolved into a derelict squat, attracting antisocial behavior and neglect.
London politics
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Homeowner Forced To Wrestle Armed Squatter in Rental Property: How To Safeguard Your Rentals

Squatter incidents pose significant risks for landlords, and understanding state laws is crucial for protection and prevention.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Chicago homeowner moves in with alleged squatters who refused to leave property

"I couldn't believe it. It was like a nightmare," Velazquez told ABC Chicago. The sheer disbelief of a homeowner being confronted by squatters defines the dread of property ownership.
NYC real estate
fromwww.thereporter.com
4 months ago

They're killing me!: Ex-tenant testifies in detail about fatal sword stabbing of Bay Area landlord

When Lind was finally found, he was screaming for help with a sword embedded in his chest, and he was bleeding profusely. His friend was horrified.
Black Lives Matter
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