California has an unexpected law that grants squatters the possibility of gaining tenancy rights by occupying a property for only 30 days.
Conversation in California is always intersting when it comes to property and home rights.
In California, there's a surprising law that gives squatters potential tenancy rights after occupying a property for just 30 days. “While squatters cannot gain legal ownership of a property after 30 days, they could gain ownership through adverse possession after five years of paying taxes on the property.” This situation can create big headaches for property owners, who then have to go through a complicated and costly eviction process to remove them. When a landlord issues a written notice to a squatter to leave the property and they refuse to do so, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in court. These trials can take several months to resolve. Now, it would seem many landlords are now pushing for changes to these laws to better protect their rights. The rise in squatting cases is bringing attention to the difficulties of managing rental properties and understanding what rights tenants actually have. It’s a complicated issue that’s affecting both property owners and those looking for housing.
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