Despite the new “anti-squats” law, the scourge persists.
Business, although in the minority, is increasing and the owners are very often helpless in the face of squatters.
Some come to attempt suicide like this 59-year-old woman who wanted to set herself on fire because the property inherited by her family had been occupied by squatters since... 2010. although they have been accelerated thanks to the new law, which came into force on January 1, 2021.
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The cause ?
One word: “home”.
Banal at first glance, it takes on all its importance when it comes to evicting a squatter.
For a year, an owner can obtain from the prefect - who replaces the judge - the evacuation of the illegal occupant in 72 hours.
But it still happens that some people interpret the law literally.
This sometimes works against the owners and drags out the case.
And that's where the term "home" comes in.
What does the law say?...
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