Understand the situation

What happened?

Choose the description that best matches the facts. These are not legal classifications. squatter.info explains general concepts. It does not determine your legal status or tell you which legal process to pursue.

Unauthorized entry

Someone entered my property without my permission Someone is staying in the property and won't leave Someone says they have permission to occupy the property

Tenant and former tenant

A tenant won't leave Lease expired but occupant remains A former tenant or guest is still there Tenant goes to jail Tenant goes to prison Tenant dies

Family and household

Tenant moved out but adult child remains Tenant's boyfriend or girlfriend moved in Someone else allowed an occupant to stay

Guest and short-term rental

Airbnb or short-term rental guest won't leave A former tenant or guest is still there

Purchase and investment

I bought a property with someone already living there The property is involved in an estate or inheritance

Unclear occupancy status

I'm not sure what the situation is

Lessons from real cases · Short-term rentals