ARCHIVED - Timely action prevents squatters taking over Camposol property

Local Police intervene in illegal occupation after alerted by neighbour

The local police of Mazarrón recently received a report from a resident in Camposol who informed them that a nearby house had been occupied illegally, and fortunately the alert came within the first 48 hours of the property being entered so positive action could be taken by the police officers,. They took control of the premises and placed security tape across the entrance signifying that the property was under their control and surveillance.

Incidents of squatting have become an ever increasing problem in the Region of Murcia along with the rest of Spain, resulting in the Regional Government passing new laws giving more power to the security forces when a case of unlawful occupation occurs.

The most important factor in gaining a fast resolution to a squatting occurrence is the reporting of the crime within the first 48 hours. This gives the police more power to act in ejecting the intruder: any delay in reporting the crime over the initial 48 hours could result in the matter having to be dealt with through the courts which is expensive and can take years.

The Regional Government of Murcia have published two guides regarding the squatter problem one giving guidance on reporting an incident and the other on measures that can be taken to prevent illegal occupation.

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