Not all squatters are homeless: Common types of unwanted inhabitants and situations of squatting

Simply put, a squatter is a person who occupies a property that they do not own. 

Disputes between squatters and homeowners can be lengthy and expensive ones, depending on the state in which the issue occurs. 

Many states, like Florida, have laws to help remove squatters from homes swiftly, but for the majority of the U.S., these same laws are not in place. 

FLORIDA LANDLORD EVICTED SQUATTERS ONE YEAR AGO, HER STORY HELPED PASS A BILL TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS 

One of the most...