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Legal Advice for Landlords on Dealing with Squatters

 

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Squatters - A Reprieve for Property Owners

It has been announced that the Secretary of State for Justice, Sir Kenneth Clarke, has asked his department to devise a law that will save property owners from having to bring civil proceedings against squatters.

Currently, squatters may legally enter an empty property providing that they do not cause damage when gaining access. Under the Government proposals, police will be empowered to seize buildings and bring criminal charges against such individuals, who will face jail.

In addition, the Department for Communities and Local Government has issued guidance to homeowners on their rights where their property has been unlawfully occupied.

Advice on dealing with squatters in your home

Updates will appear on this website. However, if you have any queries, please contact our Landlord and Tenant team on 0151 666 9090.

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Get in touch with us today if you want to discuss issues you are having with squatters in the Birkenhead, Wirral, Liverpool, Cheshire or Merseyside area.

To contact Sarah Marriott or any other members of the property law team, simply call 0151 666 9090 or complete the enquiry form on this page.

Thank you so much for sorting it all out, I'm so happy! Very efficient and such a pleasant solicitors to use. We will definitely recommend you guys and use you ourselves again in the future when the time comes.
Once again thank you so much!!!

- SH ON SARAH MARRIOTT

Resources

Renewing your commercial property lease
This guide will take a closer look at commercial property leases, providing advice on renewal and how to avoid common pitfalls that some businesses fall into.
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A guide to property abandonment
Breaking a contract with a problematic tenant can sometimes be a stressful experience. Read PHR's guide to dealing with such a situation.
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The downfalls of attempting your own conveyancing
Many homebuyers have taken to doing their own conveyancing to save money, but it is leading to huge problems. Here, we explain what those problems are.
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