Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation into law eliminating squatters’ rights in the state, increasing penalties for offenders. The law allows property owners to immediately remove squatters if they cannot produce documents authorizing their residency.

– Florida becomes the first state to address squatting issues head-on
– Squatters will now face criminal charges for illegally residing in a home
– Property owners can file an affidavit to show legal ownership of a property
– Sheriff’s office can be called upon to remove squatters without proper authorization
– Governor DeSantis criticized California and New York for protecting squatters, while Florida will crack down on them as criminals.

You can read this full article at: https://papersourceonline.com/gov-desantis-signs-law-to-end-the-squatters-scam-protect-homeowners-in-florida/(subscription required)

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