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Should police be allowed to immediately remove squatters from a residence without a court order?

Squatting occurs when unauthorized individuals occupy a property and claim tenant protections, often forcing owners into lengthy civil court battles to evict them. Proponents of immediate removal argue that the current system incentivizes home theft and unfairly burdens property owners with legal fees and damages. Opponents argue that allowing police to evict without a court order bypasses due process, potentially harming vulnerable tenants involved in legitimate disputes or falling victim to abusive landlords.

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Response rates from 7.4k America voters.

65%
Yes
35%
No
53%
Yes
25%
No
5%
Yes, squatting is criminal trespassing and should be treated as a crime, not a civil dispute
4%
No, everyone deserves due process and a day in court before being thrown out on the street
4%
Yes, homeowners should not have to wait months for a court order to reclaim their stolen property
3%
No, this empowers abusive landlords to wrongfully evict legitimate tenants without proof
3%
Yes, and we should abolish "adverse possession" laws that allow squatters to claim ownership
3%
No, police are not judges and should not resolve complex housing disputes on the sidewalk

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 @BBD47WS from Pennsylvania  answered…4mos4MO

No, but we should abolish adverse possession laws that allow squatters to claim ownership in the first place.

 @BBFGQ7Jfrom New York  answered…4mos4MO

No, but getting approval to remove squatters should become less burdensome to evict

 @BBD4KHN from Texas  answered…4mos4MO

there should need to be a court order or warrant to remove squatters in which a hearing will be held to hear both sides.

 @BDZHGSK  from Florida  answered…1wk1W

Create a fast emergency court process for proven squatting; police may remove clear trespassers, but not resolve disputed tenancies without due process

 @BDX9KTK from Minnesota  answered…2wks2W

No, obtain a court order first and then remove them.

  @DaFanky  from Missouri  answered…3wks3W

Yes, but only if shelter can be provided.

 @2FX2HCL from Arizona  answered…3wks3W

Yes, only when there is evidence they never had a right to reside in the property

 @BDW6VKS from Maryland  answered…3wks3W

Yes, but determine if they really are squatters

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