Scott Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm watching a show at the moment where some squatters had taken refuge in a couples house. They had been saving up in order to move out of their flat and were between homes. One day they arrived at the house to find changed locks and a note in the window informing them that the home had been taken over. According to "Squatters rights" they are allowed to do this and you need to go through the courts in order to get them evicted. What I don't understand is why the boys aren't just sent round to give them a good seeing to?? I can't believe the law wouldn't be on our side here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I am not well up on "Squatters rights" but I would rather set fire to my property than let some scumbag live in it for 6 months for free whilst they damage and steal all the things you have worked to for. Why the law is so lenient with people like this I don't know. Can you imagine just walking into someone house and camping down? We don't get many squatters in Wigan as a kicking is never really far off the agenda. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 I am not well up on "Squatters rights" but I would rather set fire to my property than let some scumbag live in it for 6 months for free whilst they damage and steal all the things you have worked to for. Why the law is so lenient with people like this I don't know. Can you imagine just walking into someone house and camping down? We don't get many squatters in Wigan as a kicking is never really far off the agenda. H. If I walked in on such a scene I don't think I would need to say much for them to leave. I think the vein in my forehead would do the talking for me to be honest.... and if it didn't I have a few persuaders in the garage I honestly don't get it though. I was watching this on the telly and the guy basically took it. I would absolutely flip. I don't think anyone I know would stand for that sort of behaviour and I don't think I would need to ask twice for help in dealing with the situation. I can't understand why the people in this show had to put up with it and couldn't deal with it in the same way most people would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 One of my work colleagues is suffering from a squatter. She moved from Newcastle to Surrey and instead of selling her house she rented it to her niece. Her niece has lived in the house for nearly 6 months and has not paid a penny in rent (or any of the other bills it seems). My colleague has now been to see a solicitor and is having to take legal action to have her niece removed!! What I find hard to believe is that the niece has the nerve to do this to another family member!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Simple but effective. [ATTACH=CONFIG]138521[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 LOL Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 One of my work colleagues is suffering from a squatter. She moved from Newcastle to Surrey and instead of selling her house she rented it to her niece. Her niece has lived in the house for nearly 6 months and has not paid a penny in rent (or any of the other bills it seems). My colleague has now been to see a solicitor and is having to take legal action to have her niece removed!! What I find hard to believe is that the niece has the nerve to do this to another family member!! I can understand family being a bit of a spanner in the works with how to deal with this but I still don't get it. Is the sister/brother not doing anything about it? Are the rest of the family not getting behind her? Why hasn't she gone up and pulled her out of the house by the hair? Obviously there are different circumstances for everyone, but I just don't get how people find something like this hard to deal with. In an emotional way I would find it hard if it was family, but I would still find a way of dealing with the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138521&stc=1&d=1315255291 Simple but effective. [ATTACH=CONFIG]138521[/ATTACH] Exactly, a lick of paint and it would be as good as new again Speaking of which. Why can't you kick down your own door when you have squatters in? I couldn't fathom that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Exactly, a lick of paint and it would be as good as new again Speaking of which. Why can't you kick down your own door when you have squatters in? I couldn't fathom that one out. Can you not? I'd bust through a window just for effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Can you not? I'd bust through a window just for effect! Well apparently not. Not that they are to be trusted but the squatter notification mentioned that breaking in was a crime, or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138521&stc=1&d=1315255291 Simple but effective. [ATTACH=CONFIG]138521[/ATTACH] scotts answer to everything "KILL IT WITH FIRE" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I can understand family being a bit of a spanner in the works with how to deal with this but I still don't get it. Is the sister/brother not doing anything about it? Are the rest of the family not getting behind her? Why hasn't she gone up and pulled her out of the house by the hair? Obviously there are different circumstances for everyone, but I just don't get how people find something like this hard to deal with. In an emotional way I would find it hard if it was family, but I would still find a way of dealing with the situation. it has caused a massive family rift. the niece has been lying and turned the family against my colleague. it's very messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 One of my Dad's friends had this problem and he did just that (no the flamethrower lol) he went with a few mates and 'kindly escorted them from the premises' then they sewed him for breaking in his own house and forcing them to leave without there consent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 One of my Dad's friends had this problem and he did just that (no the flamethrower lol) he went with a few mates and 'kindly escorted them from the premises' then they sewed him for breaking in his own house and forcing them to leave without there consent!!! And how did they prove it? If it was as easy as that they could just lie. Oh, and don't get me wrong. It wouldn't be me doing the escorting. I'm sure I could have a few people down the pub corroborate that without any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 About time they abolish this ancient law. It's not like we have an abundance of empty houses around So anybody can just break into an empty house, change all the locks to remove any signs of break in and claim the house as their own??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 And how did they prove it? If it was as easy as that they could just lie. Oh, and don't get me wrong. It wouldn't be me doing the escorting. I'm sure I could have a few people down the pub corroborate that without any issues. One of them took a video clip with their phone as it was happening, they knew how to play the system, and exactly what they needed to do! And basically as they didn't break into the house amongst a few other things they had squatters rights. Haha I like your thinking with the pub crowd! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza786 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 What is the world coming to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 There are no Squatters Rights in Scot's Law, if someone occupies your home, without your permission, it's illegal entry and the police will arrest and charge. I have no idea why that isn't the case in England:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 scotts answer to everything "KILL IT WITH FIRE" I would strongly recommend one of these if considering the flamethrower approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have dealt with this twice myself. Recently I had a tenant who refused to leave, she was a single Mum with 4 kids. She owed me 2 months rent & it took a further 2 months to evict her after I went to the courts to plead access to my own home. She left the place in a state, cost me a lot of money (hence I sold the Supra) & time. She knew all the tricks in the trade, when I got advice from my colleagues about legal actions I was told not to bother. She would just say she has no money, then commit to paying £5 a month which the court will agree with. It's not worth my time & effort not to mention expense. The first time I experienced 'proper squatters' was a couple of years ago. My friends cousin was away on holiday for 3 weeks, they are a family with 2 kids. Came back to find someone was in the house, they phone the police & they said it was a civil matter & they needed to go through courts. So we gathered some boys, kicked down the door & went in (I got to kick down the door as well!!!), managed to drag 2 out. Upstairs were a couple more but one of them was butt naked & none of my mates fancied tackling him, so instead it turned into an argument with a naked man. Then one of the guys downstairs pulls out a butchers knife, so we ran out of the house. I did knife combat training before but I was always told if you are against someone with a big knife just run! Anyway, police turned up & we was outside (2 patrol cars), we explained that they were squatters & the police were very understand. They spoke to us respectfully & told us they couldn't do anything, technically they are supposed to arrest us for entering the house (one of the squatters called them), but the officer said we didn't witness it & we have no evidence. It was their words against ours, they gave the squatters a hard time & said themselves the rights that squatters have is just diabolical. Managed to get them out with out a court order, we went back again & just gave them a tickle They didn't want to be tickled again so moved out within a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Board over the doors and windows on the outside with a note facing inwards saying, If you want the house you can die in it. Then proceed to torching it with the parasites in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 There are no Squatters Rights in Scot's Law, if someone occupies your home, without your permission, it's illegal entry and the police will arrest and charge. I have no idea why that isn't the case in England:search: Is that right? I did have a quick browse last night and i noticed there was a difference between Scotland and England regarding squatters rights but I didn't realise they simply didnt exist for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have dealt with this twice myself. Recently I had a tenant who refused to leave, she was a single Mum with 4 kids. She owed me 2 months rent & it took a further 2 months to evict her after I went to the courts to plead access to my own home. She left the place in a state, cost me a lot of money (hence I sold the Supra) & time. She knew all the tricks in the trade, when I got advice from my colleagues about legal actions I was told not to bother. She would just say she has no money, then commit to paying £5 a month which the court will agree with. It's not worth my time & effort not to mention expense. The first time I experienced 'proper squatters' was a couple of years ago. My friends cousin was away on holiday for 3 weeks, they are a family with 2 kids. Came back to find someone was in the house, they phone the police & they said it was a civil matter & they needed to go through courts. So we gathered some boys, kicked down the door & went in (I got to kick down the door as well!!!), managed to drag 2 out. Upstairs were a couple more but one of them was butt naked & none of my mates fancied tackling him, so instead it turned into an argument with a naked man. Then one of the guys downstairs pulls out a butchers knife, so we ran out of the house. I did knife combat training before but I was always told if you are against someone with a big knife just run! Anyway, police turned up & we was outside (2 patrol cars), we explained that they were squatters & the police were very understand. They spoke to us respectfully & told us they couldn't do anything, technically they are supposed to arrest us for entering the house (one of the squatters called them), but the officer said we didn't witness it & we have no evidence. It was their words against ours, they gave the squatters a hard time & said themselves the rights that squatters have is just diabolical. Managed to get them out with out a court order, we went back again & just gave them a tickle They didn't want to be tickled again so moved out within a week. I really feel for you there mate, that situation could get very messy. I'd have been back with a sword though In fact, I would have 2.... And a Daniel/Mr Mayagi headband... Always wanted to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 This happened to a pal of mine when he and his missus went on holiday a short while back. He had just returned from Afghanistan after a rather hectic time in the mountains and the holiday was his way of showing his wife that she had not been forgotten about after a 6-month period of separation i.e. a bit if quality time together. Upon their return to UK, the pair rapidly discovered that a herd of gypsy-looking feckers had taken over their house. As you all can imagine, this took the buzz out of their holiday memories somewhat so that night he invited his fellow Parachute Regiment muckers around for a BBQ and a few beers. Not all of the boys could attend due to work commitments but at least 50 of them showed willing. Would you believe it but it turned out that the gypo-feckers had real big hearts and subsequently apologised for any inconvenience caused. The 'squats' then volunteered the next 24 hours of their lives (without sleep) to paint and clean the house from top to toe with encouragement from 50 lovely guys. It turned out that my mate had only provided the beer and that the squatters were going to be the BBQ meat if they didn't comply. What a lovely ending - it almost brings a teardrop to the eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 This happened to a pal of mine when he and his missus went on holiday a short while back. He had just returned from Afghanistan after a rather hectic time in the mountains and the holiday was his way of showing his wife that she had not been forgotten about after a 6-month period of separation i.e. a bit if quality time together. Upon their return to UK, the pair rapidly discovered that a herd of gypsy-looking feckers had taken over their house. As you all can imagine, this took the buzz out of their holiday memories somewhat so that night he invited his fellow Parachute Regiment muckers around for a BBQ and a few beers. Not all of the boys could attend due to work commitments but at least 50 of them showed willing. Would you believe it but it turned out that the gypo-feckers had real big hearts and subsequently apologised for any inconvenience caused. The 'squats' then volunteered the next 24 hours of their lives (without sleep) to paint and clean the house from top to toe with encouragement from 50 lovely guys. It turned out that my mate had only provided the beer and that the squatters were going to be the BBQ meat if they didn't comply. What a lovely ending - it almost brings a teardrop to the eye! Now thats a bit more like it Its very easy to play the system from our side as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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