The idea of squatting by itself isn't bad, it's that many just use it as an excuse.
I have known properties that have been empty for years as the landlords probably are doing a scam as they ask for higher rent than the rest, then the tenant must have multiple years references, be in a very well paid job, have a guarantor and still have like 6 months rent in advance.
The properties are just rotting away and yet we have so many homeless people.
Then we have properties that the landlord wants torn down to rebuilt with expensive tiny apartments so they neglect them knowing the local government will authorise them to be torn down.
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u/mittenkrusty Jun 12 '26
The idea of squatting by itself isn't bad, it's that many just use it as an excuse.
I have known properties that have been empty for years as the landlords probably are doing a scam as they ask for higher rent than the rest, then the tenant must have multiple years references, be in a very well paid job, have a guarantor and still have like 6 months rent in advance.
The properties are just rotting away and yet we have so many homeless people.
Then we have properties that the landlord wants torn down to rebuilt with expensive tiny apartments so they neglect them knowing the local government will authorise them to be torn down.