What is the law on squatters?
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What is the law on squatters?
I am currently living in a home that my blood uncle has connection to. I moved in almost 2 years ago. Shortly after I got in contact with my uncle to discuss my situation with hhim. I was hoping to buy it but was given the runaround. His brother is the executor of the estate because his father is deceased and has been for over 10 years. The property sat vacant for 4 years before I went in. I have been keeping in contact with my uncle over the year who said that he would give me the heads up because they were trying to sell it. Now his brother the executor is contacting me saying I have to leave by the end of this month and that he will get the police and squatters law involved. What am I potentially facing? Can I be arrested? What can be done as finding housing has been difficult for me and I keep running into scams.
Asked on December 17, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You won't be arrested, but you can be removed from the house by the sheriff etc. You do not own the home and are not a tenant with a lease; legally, you are considered a guest. A guest may be asked to leave at any time by someone with legal authority over the home (like an executor); if you don't, the executor can file a legal action to get a court order removing you. You simply have no right to remain in a home you neither own nor rent. That you are have g difficulty finding a home is not relevant.
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