Florida enacts HB 621 law, granting law enforcement more power to remove squatters and increasing penalties for offenders.

Florida's new law granting state law enforcement officials more power to remove squatters and increasing criminal penalties for offenders went into effect, potentially enabling homeowners to protect their property and bypass lengthy court processes. Governor Ron DeSantis claims the law, HB 621, will "end this squatter scam once and for all." The legislation is designed to give property owners additional protection and punish those exploiting the system.

July 01, 2024
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