They’ve been squatting for SEVEN years!!!

[Brian Caudill]

Hey guys, my girlfriend and I are looking at purchasing a property for 25% of its market value. The only thing we are worried about is the fact that a family has moved in and has been squatting for seven years! We are getting with the owner and are going to verify that she has been paying the property taxes on time every year. We feel like it still might be a little difficult to get them out. Has anyone had to deal with people squatting for years? We don’t want to purchase the home and find out the squatters have the ability to acquire it via adverse possession. Any advise or tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!! 

[Ben V.]

7 years and the house isn't in shambles??? Wow... I'm more here to follow this thread so I too can find out what options you have are. 

But really that place must be disgusting. Or at least that is the perception I have of squatters.