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Among states that border New Jersey, Pennsylvania (21 years) and Delaware (20 years) have similarly strong legislation in place for squatters, while New York (10 years) is comparatively less strict.
Technically, “squatters’ rights” do not exist—no law purports to intentionally protect squatters, and property owners (theoretically) have a constitutionally protected right to exclude ...
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In 2024, Alabama passed legislation to have squatters evicted within 24 hours, face felony charges, and 1–10 years in prison. [58] [59] In common law, through the legally recognized concept of adverse possession, a squatter can become a bona fide owner of property without compensation to the
Housing situations involving squatters take a toll on homeowners in more ways than anticipated. While property damage and legal fees can cost homeowners money, the mental health effects can be severe.
The police can make a report and be present when you ask the squatter to leave. This helps protect you from assault or violence, and provides legal evidence that you are taking action.
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New York’s legislation, signed into law last week as part of its 2025 budget, explicitly excludes squatters from tenant protections, in hopes that it enables police to remove them more quickly.