OTN: Georgia lawmakers are cracking down on Atlanta squatter issue with this new bill - The Sentinel
The Georgia Squatter Reform Act, introduced on Jan. 24, will expand criminal trespassing to those who enter private property for any period without consent from the owner.
Approximately 1,200 homes in Atlanta have been taken over by squatters, according to The National Rental Home Council trade group, Bloomberg reported.
“We have to do something about this,” said Representative Devan Seabaugh, a co-sponsor of HB 1017. “We’re dealing with criminals.”
The bill’s most recent activity was i...
Approximately 1,200 homes in Atlanta have been taken over by squatters, according to The National Rental Home Council trade group, Bloomberg reported.
“We have to do something about this,” said Representative Devan Seabaugh, a co-sponsor of HB 1017. “We’re dealing with criminals.”
The bill’s most recent activity was i...