{"id":2291689,"date":"2024-07-10T07:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T11:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-in-pennsylvania-to-protect-property-owners-from-squatters-heads-to-governors-office-for-approval-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-10T07:07:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T11:07:16","slug":"bill-in-pennsylvania-to-protect-property-owners-from-squatters-heads-to-governors-office-for-approval-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-in-pennsylvania-to-protect-property-owners-from-squatters-heads-to-governors-office-for-approval-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill in Pennsylvania to protect property owners from \u2018squatters\u2019 heads to governor\u2019s office for approval &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbill-in-pennsylvania-to-protect-property-owners-from-squatters-heads-to-governors-office-for-approval-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2291689&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a \u200dbill\u200b in \u200bPennsylvania that aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-walks-into-his-house-to-weapons-a-prostitute-a-bunch-of-dogs-but-hes-the-one-arrested\/\" title=\"Man enters home to find weapons, a prostitute, numerous dogs, yet he is the one apprehended.\">protect property owners<\/a> from squatters. In \u2064recent months,\u200c squatters&#8217; rights have been a contentious issue in various states, leading\u200c some governors \u200bto\u200d pass legislation\u200d to protect property owners. Pennsylvania Senator Dan Laughlin \u2063proposed a bill to establish more certainty \u200bfor homeowners, landlords, and law enforcement when dealing with \u200csquatters. The\u200b bill would make \u200dit \u200beasier \u2062for property\u200d owners to evict\u200c squatters and reclaim their\u200b property. Laughlin \u2063highlighted the challenges\u200c faced by property owners in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/northern-irish-bishops-decry-vote-allowing-abortion-of-disabled\/\" title=\"Northern Irish Bishops Decry Vote Allowing Abortion of Disabled\">current legal framework<\/a> and emphasized the need \u200bfor \u200djustice and fairness for \u200dproperty owners across the\u200b state. \u2064The\u2062 article mentions\u2063 a recent incident in Erie where \u200bsquatters caused \u2063property damage, underscoring the importance of addressing the issue.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">\n<div class=\"tdb-search-form-inner\"><input class=\"tdb-head-search-form-input\" placeholder=\" \" type=\"text\" value name=\"s\" autocomplete=\"off\"><button class=\"wpb_button wpb_btn-inverse btn tdb-head-search-form-btn\" title=\"Search\" type=\"submit\"><span>Search<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Bill in Pennsylvania to protect property owners from \u2018squatters\u2019 heads to governor\u2019s office for approval<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> <a class=\"tdb-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/washington-examiner-staff\/\">Washington Examiner Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2024-07-10T06:58:30-04:00\">July 10, 2024 6:58 am<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1501734\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>In recent months, the issue of so-called <a href=\"http:\/\/Bill%20in%20Pennsylvania%20to%20protect%20property%20owners%20from%20%E2%80%98squatters%E2%80%99%20heads%20to%20governor%E2%80%99s%20office%20for%20approval\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>squatters\u2019<\/a> rights has been a point of contention in various states throughout the country. <\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-latest-from-ukraine\/\" title=\"The Latest From Ukraine\">multiple high-profile cases<\/a> of squatters \u2013 people who illegally entered a property and remained there for an extensive period without any rental agreement \u2013 gained notoriety, some governors in the country decided to take action. Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) and Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kathy-hochul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kathy Hochul<\/a> (D-NY) were among those who passed legislation protecting property owners in their states from squatters. Pennsylvania might be the next state to take action.<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania Sen. Dan Laughlin proposed legislation in the Spring to help protect property owners in the Keystone State from squatters. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.senatorlaughlin.com\/2024\/07\/09\/laughlin-legislation-to-help-property-owners-deal-with-squatters-heads-to-governor\/#:~:text=Laughlin%20Legislation%20to%20Help%20Property%20Owners%20Deal%20With%20Squatters%20Heads%20to%20Governor,-Posted%20on%20July&#038;text=HARRISBURG%20%E2%80%93%20Sen.,its%20way%20to%20the%20governor.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laughlin\u2019s bill<\/a> would \u201ccodify Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for homeowners, landlords, and law enforcement who encounter squatters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImagine coming home, only to find strangers occupying the space where you\u2019ve created cherished memories, and then being told that removing them will require a costly and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mcdonalds-ceo-pays-company-105-million-in-settlement\/\" title=\"Former McDonald\u2019s CEO Pays Company 5 Million In Settlement\">prolonged legal battle<\/a>,\u201d Laughlin said. \u201cIt\u2019s a situation that would fill anyone with frustration and despair.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently, if squatters enter a property and take it over illegally, the rightful owners face significant challenges in evicting the lawbreakers and reclaiming their property. Exorbitant legal fees and bureaucratic runarounds require property owners to follow a list of tedious rules to reclaim their property. <\/p>\n<p>Under present Pennsylvania law, squatters legally become trespassers \u201conce the landowner warns them they are not welcome and instructs them to vacate the property. Should the squatters remain in any place where they are not licensed or privileged to be, they commit the offense of defiant trespass.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe escalating problem of squatters unlawfully occupying properties is more than a legal challenge \u2013 it strikes at the heart of justice and fairness for property owners across our great state,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatorlaughlin.com\/2024\/07\/09\/laughlin-legislation-to-help-property-owners-deal-with-squatters-heads-to-governor\/#:~:text=Laughlin%20Legislation%20to%20Help%20Property%20Owners%20Deal%20With%20Squatters%20Heads%20to%20Governor,-Posted%20on%20July&#038;text=HARRISBURG%20%E2%80%93%20Sen.,its%20way%20to%20the%20governor.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said Laughlin<\/a>. \u201cJust last month in Erie, we saw how destructive squatters can be, with two homes destroyed and two more damaged by a fire started by squatters in one of the residences. Fortunately, no one was injured by the fire, but dozens of people were displaced by it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one example of the personal and emotional ordeal that countless families and individuals face when they find their homes and investments under siege,\u201d Laughlin said. \u201cUnder our current legal framework, too many property owners are exposed, struggling against a system that doesn\u2019t fully shield their rights or protect their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Laughlin\u2019s legislation, known as Senate Bill 1236, changes the current obstacles for property owners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cEstablishing a precise legal status for squatters empowers property owners, granting them the tools needed to safeguard their homes and investments quickly and effectively, without wading through needless red tape,\u201d said Laughlin. \u201cSenate Bill 1236 is about restoring a sense of security and justice for those who have invested their dreams, savings, and emotions into their properties. It\u2019s a balanced approach that respects the rights of all parties involved, ensuring legitimate tenants are protected while closing the door to those who exploit our system to occupy homes illegally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill was previously approved by Pennsylvania\u2019s Senate and House of Representatives. It is now headed to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro\u2019s desk.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1501734\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1501734\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legislation in Pennsylvania to protect property owners from squatters is being sent to the governor&#8217;s office for approval. The bill aims to provide more certainty for homeowners, landlords, and law enforcement when dealing with squatters who illegally occupy properties. The current legal framework in Pennsylvania makes it difficult for property owners to evict squatters and reclaim their property. The proposed bill, known as Senate Bill 1236, seeks to empower property owners and streamline the process of removing squatters. It has already been approved by the state&#8217;s Senate and House of Representatives and is now awaiting the governor&#8217;s signature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2291690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24046792679593-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4173,5836,34479,17544,32076],"class_list":["post-2291689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-governor","tag-pennsylvania","tag-property-owners","tag-squatters","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24046792679593-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2291689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2291689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2291689\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2291690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2291689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2291689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2291689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}