Squatters taking over Atlanta property

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Atlanta property owner fights to reclaim his 9-acre plot from squatters who took over during the pandemic. Squatters trashed the land, causing the owner to spend $10,000 on cleanup. New legislation in Georgia aims to impose criminal penalties on squatters and those who falsify leases.

Key Points

  • Squatters took over a 9-acre Georgia property during the pandemic
  • Owner had to spend $10,000 on cleanup and faced legal challenges
  • New legislation in Georgia aims to criminalize squatting and falsifying leases

Pros

  • Owner's efforts to reclaim the land for affordable housing

Cons

  • Property trashed by squatters, leading to financial losses for the owner