re: Why do “squatter’s rights” exist? It’s beyond messed up.

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However, other squatters were not shy to taunt Hawkins.

“I’ve already talked to the police,” one squatter said. “We have another week before we legally have to be out of here.”

That news didn’t sit well with Hawkins.

“I’m a legal owner of the property but I can’t access it because these squatters have more rights than I do,” he said.

He’s right! According to the law, he can’t enter his own home without having permission from the squatters. He also can’t throw their stuff away without first evicting them.

“Look at this mess,” Hawkins told one squatter after he let him inside.

“Here’s your house,” the squatter replied. “It’s all f****d up!”

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