squatting

[hunter1969]

how can i go about claiming an empty council house according to squatters rights?

[bluejonjo]

........an empty council house with internet access???

[CheekyChops]

I have already posted an answer on your other thread (in adverts!?)

You used to be able to claim squatters rights after 12 years possession but apparently the law has changed.

See here

[PhilBy]

Are you already in this property? If the council can show any evidence of forced entry you will be out quicker than you got in.

Some councils do have large numbers of empty properties, mainly in undesirable areas & if this is such a house you may find the council will be all to happy to have you as a payign tenant and hand you a contract & the keys.

[Whickerman]

Squatters are scum. You could be denying a family a home. You have no idea what the situation is regarding that house, but the only definite thing is that it's not yours. Get a job and get a mortgage like any respectable person - you must have no pride or self worth. The world does not owe you a living or a home.

[spaced]

here here whickerman. Hunter, if you are a squatter, and can pay for internet usage, then get a job and buy or rent YOU OWN gaff.

[jedimistress]

A squat can have electricity, phone, internet access, the same as any house.

I have not squatted since I was a student and the law changed while I was doing it. I think 13 years occupation still gives you some legal entitlement to the property. But eviction is much easier now if a person needs that home.

You won't get that amount of time (13 years) in a council house as they will have funding to repair, or make it ready for occupation at some stage.

The main thing we had to ensure is to not break in and enter. Chnage the locks when you are in and someone has to remain in the property at all times. If you live in London especially, there should be some squatters handbooks and things at your local anarchist fair, workshops or bookshops. Perhaps your local homeless centre would have some advice.

[hunter1969]

well its nice to know theres a lot of love out there!!! For all you presumptious hard hearted folks telling me to get a job, I have one!! Ive been on the waiting list for eight years i pay council tax yet it seems that unless im a drug addict, alcoholic, single parent or anyone else who gets all the perks, im going to be on the list for another eight years to get a semi decent area. So excuse me for letting the thought of jumping the queue 'legally' cross my mind. Oh, and is it not acceptable to get the use of a friends internet either???

[Whickerman]

So you're on the waiting list? Boo Hoo. Pay rent or get a mortgage - why should someone else provide you with a home?

[hunter1969]

dear whickerman, i take it youve not got much of a life when all you do is sit on your computer and have a pop at people. Have you not got a job to do or are you one of those lazy people who get paid to do a job and use the firms email facility instead? Your input is worthless and if your snippy opinion is for the benefit of winding people up then youre the bigger piece of scum!

[hunter1969]

thanks to all the people who posted 'useful' information about squatters rights, much appreciated.

[Whickerman]

I'm gainfully employed, thanks, and my wife and i have worked bloody hard for everything we have. Scroungers like you make me sick, expecting something for nothing. I'm not trying to wind anyone up either, thanks.

Look, it's as simple as this. So long as people keep taking stuff for nothing, the ones that have to pay will keep getting hit harder. Just because a house is so big you can't fit it in your pocket, doesn't mean that it's not theft when you take one.