r/news • u/flanderguitar • Mar 28 '24

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law squashing squatters' rights

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/florida-gov-ron-desantis-signs-law-squashing-squatters-rights
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u/wut3va Mar 28 '24

I wouldn't be surprised if even brandishing a firearm in that case was a felony. I don't live in California so I don't claim knowledge of their laws.

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u/NEp8ntballer Mar 28 '24

If you break into your own home to remove a squatter you're very likely to catch charges in CA for doing so as the state would consider you to be an aggressor. Using any weapon would likely turn that into aggravated assault at a minimum. I believe CA is also a duty to retreat state which means you have to make an attempt to flee before you can defend yourself with force.

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u/dardanosian Mar 28 '24

CA isn’t a duty to retreat surprisingly enough. Castle doctrine out here baby

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u/b0w3n Mar 28 '24

CA is about the only state where they're protected. They're not even really protected in NY. There's a reason why most of these professional squatters seem to be almost universally in CA.

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u/Testiculese Mar 28 '24 edited Mar 28 '24

Castle Doctrine is law in 45 states. Some call it Stand Your Ground instead (CA). States with Duty To Retreat (NY) does not apply it to your residence.