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The Squatting Ban Enforcement Act makes it possible to evict squatted properties more quickly. Squatting was already a criminal offense, but the new law allows an owner to reclaim their property much sooner through an accelerated procedure. This is important news for owners of commercial properties.
Squatting is a criminal offense
The unlawful occupation of someone else's property — squatting — is a punishable offense. Nevertheless, in practice, evictions could take a long time because squatters were able to drag out proceedings. Owners of vacant or temporarily unused commercial properties bore the brunt of this.
What does the new law change?
The Squatting Ban Enforcement Act accelerates the eviction of squatted properties. The procedure for evicting squatters has been shortened, allowing owners to regain possession of their property sooner. As a result, the squatting ban is enforced more effectively.
What does this mean for owners?
If your business premises are squatted, you can take action more quickly under the new law. Call for help immediately and gather evidence of your ownership and of the squatting. The faster and better substantiated you act, the sooner the eviction can take place.
Prevention is always better
Prevent squatting by limiting or managing vacancies, for example through temporary rentals, anti-squatting measures, or proper surveillance. A property that is occupied or guarded is less attractive to squat in. Clearly document agreements with anti-squatting or management parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is squatting a criminal offense?
Yes. Unlawfully occupying someone else's property is a punishable offense.
What changes does the Squatting Ban Enforcement Act change?
It accelerates the eviction of squatted properties, so that an owner can regain possession of their property sooner.
What do I do if my property is squatted?
Call in help quickly, gather evidence of your ownership and the squat, and start the eviction procedure. Prevention is possible through anti-squatting measures or management.
Help with squatting or vacancy?
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