Squatters. Pervasive? Overhyped?

10 states are considering squatter legislation. SB 1994 (2024 | OK) would allow law enforcement to boot squatters. HB 621 (2024 | FL) and HB 4940 (2024 | WV) make squatting a criminal act. Other legislation includes HB 182 (2024 | AL) S725 2024 | NJ) HB 478 (2024 | OH) Pennsylvania’s Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act.

Fortune | Viral squatting stories are scaring homeowners. How bad is the problem really?