Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to end the squatters scam in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed HB 621, which protects property rights, provides homeowners remedies against squatting and increases penalties on squatters.

Under HB 621, property owners can request law enforcement remove a squatter from their property if the following conditions are met:

• The individual has unlawfully entered and remains on the property;

• The individual has been directed to leave the property by the owner but has not done so; and

• The individual is not a current or former tenant in a legal dispute.

HB 621 also creates harsh penalties for those engaged in squatting and for those who encourage squatting.

– Marie Patasin, C2 Communications