Comments on: Poor Economy Compelling Squatters to Use Rentals Illegally in Sacramento http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/ Real Estate News, Landlord Help, and Apartment Information Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:18:56 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: John D Malcolm http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/comment-page-1/#comment-11907 John D Malcolm Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:16:58 +0000 http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/#comment-11907 Hire a security agency to patrol vacant properties. Much better roi when a live security officer patrols and checks for signs of attempted breach of a properties secured perimeter. Too expensive to arm each vacant property with security systems and welcome by neighbors concerned about orphaned or vacant properties adjoining thiers, also security patrols can recommend repairs as they become apparent from neglect, weather or normal wear and tear. Hire a security agency to patrol vacant properties. Much better roi when a live security officer patrols and checks for signs of attempted breach of a properties secured perimeter. Too expensive to arm each vacant property with security systems and welcome by neighbors concerned about orphaned or vacant properties adjoining thiers, also security patrols can recommend repairs as they become apparent from neglect, weather or normal wear and tear.

]]> By: James Safonov http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/comment-page-1/#comment-10815 James Safonov Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:47:25 +0000 http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/#comment-10815 Once a landlord or property manager discovers the squatter they may be fortunate enough to scare them out by their presence alone. Often it is kids or individuals who do not want to be subjected to law enforcement. If they do not leave your first step should be to call 911 and report a breakin in progress. Be prepared to wait as this type of call does not generate a prompt response unless someone is in harms way. Once law enforcement arives they typically escort the squatter out--they may or may not be arrested. In the case you have a savvy squatter: unfortunately an eviction will be required. Some educated squatters are able to forge rental agreements and change locks so they can show the responding law enforcement their "right" to occupy the home. In this case the officer will tell you it is a civil issue and you must employ the courts to evict them. Some groups posing as "civil rights" advocates actually detail in handouts how a squatter can "legally" occupy a rental for months until all appeals are exhausted. My original article is intended to educate managers and rental property owners of some simple steps you can take to help prevent squatters from taking advantage of them. James Safonov jsafonov@homepointe.com www.homepointe.com Once a landlord or property manager discovers the squatter they may be fortunate enough to scare them out by their presence alone. Often it is kids or individuals who do not want to be subjected to law enforcement. If they do not leave your first step should be to call 911 and report a breakin in progress. Be prepared to wait as this type of call does not generate a prompt response unless someone is in harms way. Once law enforcement arives they typically escort the squatter out–they may or may not be arrested.

In the case you have a savvy squatter: unfortunately an eviction will be required. Some educated squatters are able to forge rental agreements and change locks so they can show the responding law enforcement their “right” to occupy the home. In this case the officer will tell you it is a civil issue and you must employ the courts to evict them.

Some groups posing as “civil rights” advocates actually detail in handouts how a squatter can “legally” occupy a rental for months until all appeals are exhausted.

My original article is intended to educate managers and rental property owners of some simple steps you can take to help prevent squatters from taking advantage of them.

James Safonov
jsafonov@homepointe.com
http://www.homepointe.com

]]> By: allan Quigleyin http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/comment-page-1/#comment-10814 allan Quigleyin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:18:55 +0000 http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/#comment-10814 This isn't an article, this is an advertisement. In some states even squatters have legal rights. This doesn't address any issues such as how to get rid of them and what the rights and responsibilities of the landlord are. This isn’t an article, this is an advertisement. In some states even squatters have legal rights. This doesn’t address any issues such as how to get rid of them and what the rights and responsibilities of the landlord are.

]]> By: Kenneth Gargala http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/comment-page-1/#comment-10812 Kenneth Gargala Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:25:21 +0000 http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/01/04/poor-economy-compelling-squatters-to-use-rentals-illegally-in-sacramento/#comment-10812 good sound advice.. but you should also discuss what a landlord can do to get RID of the squatter once they move in... good sound advice.. but you should also discuss what a landlord can do to get RID of the squatter once they move in…

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