Squatter's Profit: Battle Over Dead Woman's Home Ends in Lucrative Sale
A man in the UK, who gained legal ownership of a retiree's empty home in London under an ancient Roman law, has sold the property for a significant profit. The man, Keith Best, took over the property in 1997 and became its legal owner after filing for adverse possession. Despite a counter-claim by the original owner, the court ruled in Best's favor. He recently sold the property for £540,000, making a profit of £140,000. The new owner, Atiq Hayat, was unaware of the property's legal history and questioned the court's decision.