When Marco Velazquez, a Chicago homeowner, discovered squatters living in his South Side property, he didn’t leave. Instead, he stayed the night. “I couldn’t believe it,” Velazquez told ABC 7 News, ...

A new law giving property owners and law enforcement immediate authority to remove illegal occupants — often considered ...

State lawmakers took welcome action in response to horror stories on how hard it is for homeowners to get squatters evicted.

The homeowner said he found his packages and others inside a vacant home where he confronted the suspected porch pirate.

Supporters say the new bill makes it easier to deal with squatters. However, opponents say it could make it easier for ...

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt led the effort to crack down on squatting with Senate Bills 38 and 1333, both of which are ...

While supporters of the bill say it's needed to make it easier to remove squatters, some in opposition say it undermines due process.

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Fans of a Netflix true-crime series say the show sheds light on the sinister reality of murderous roomies. Sharing an ...

Senate Bill 38, aimed at cracking down on squatting, advances in the Texas House with new amendments. Critics say the bill ...

Marcia and Carlton Lee’s month‑long property nightmare on Chicago’s South Side is finally over. The couple have reclaimed ...