"Florida Cracks Down on Squatters, Protects Homeowners from Scams"

A self-described anti-squatting activist and "professional" squatter-remover celebrates the passage of a bipartisan state law in Florida that effectively bans squatting, hoping more states will follow suit. The law curtails lengthy civil court eviction processes and allows police to arrest squatters who cannot produce a lease or proof they are paying rent. Meanwhile, residents in states like New York are witnessing an uptick in squatter activity, with homeowners vexed as to how to remove their unwanted guests.