New Florida Law Makes It Much Easier To Kick Out Squatters

DeSantis said the state is ending the ‘scam once and for all.’

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Florida House Bill 621 comes into effect today, and will bolster homeowners’ ability to evict unwanted residents from their property by partnering directly with local law enforcement.

Under the new bill, any property owner in Florida can now immediately contact local police to remove a person from their property if they are in it unlawfully, or if they have previously been told to leave and have not done so.

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