adverse possession legality

[Galaxy Gavin]

Theoretically, if a person took over a house that has been abandoned and vacant for years, paid the back taxes and rented it to someone else, besides trespassing, what laws would that person be breaking?

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Originally posted by @Galaxy Gavin:

Theoretically, if a person took over a house that has been abandoned and vacant for years, paid the back taxes and rented it to someone else, besides trespassing, what laws would that person be breaking?

Just guessing but the following may apply, Consumer fraud, breaking and entering, wire fraud, misrepresentation & since you'd have to turn on the utilities and show proof of ownership or a lease agreement to do that, there could be additional fraud charges.

I had a couple of gals sent to jail when I found out they broke into my property and occupied and had a forged lease agreement. The property was empty and sitting waiting as next on my flip list. 

Don't do it. The criminal conviction follows you for the rest of your life.