31 sats \ 0 replies \ @freetx 28 Mar \ parent \ on: Squatters Rights? libertarian
Yes, I'm actually confused by the FL bill as it doesn't seem to actually solve the problem in any meaningful way (Trespassing is already illegal - you can already call cops to deal with trespassers).
The problem is when cops arrive and squatters produces a official looking doc showing that they are a tenant. Its not the job of street cops to validate / adjudicate such issues - thus it will fall to the courts (e.g. expect a few months delay).
I think Desantis is just posturing for political points by pushing a bill that doesn't really do anything new but restate what is already existing law.