Here are ten things you didnt know about facts about squatters:

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   Did you know that squatting refers to the act of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area of land or a building without lawful permission?
2. Did you know that there are around 1 billion slum residents and squatters globally, according to a 2003 United Nations estimate?
3. Did you know that squatters' rights, also known as adverse possession, can allow a squatter to gain legal ownership of a property if they occupy it for a certain period of time?
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   Did you know that the required length of time for squatters to claim adverse possession varies by jurisdiction, ranging from 5 years in some US states to 30 years in others?
5. Did you know that squatters must meet certain conditions to claim adverse possession, including open, continuous, and exclusive possession of the property?
6. Did you know that squatting can occur in both residential and commercial properties, as well as on land?
7. Did you know that squatting has a long history, dating back to colonial times when settlers would occupy land without legal claim?
8. Did you know that in some cases, squatters have been known to live in luxury properties or mansions, gaining

   

   
   the nickname "high-end squatters"?
9. Did you know that in many cases, property owners must go through a legal eviction process to remove squatters from their property?
10. Did you know that some squatters occupy properties as a form of political protest or to advocate for affordable housing and tenant rights?

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