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VTgrizz85 t1_j1uq6fq wrote

Reply to comment by BuddhaGoalie11 in weird situation by SmokeAdministrative7

And when all of their stuff on the sidewalk is stolen, they can come sue you for property value and emotional distress. Right or wrong, the law is in the squatter's favor here.

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BuddhaGoalie11 t1_j1uqd67 wrote

You can't squat in an occupied domicile; they are unwanted guests. if they cause a confrontation, police should respond immediately (yes, I know)...

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Vermontess t1_j1urqqu wrote

If they have been there for over a month OR moved in their possessions, OR changed their mailing address they have established tenants protections

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VTgrizz85 t1_j1urxlq wrote

Sorry, squatter is probably the wrong term given it has an existing legal meaning. They're still legal tenants that have tenant's rights. The landlord would need to go through the proper eviction process.

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BuddhaGoalie11 t1_j1v3jq6 wrote

peace; I believe I misunderstood the original occupancy condition of the 3rd party...

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