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Updated almost 6 years ago on . Most recent reply
Removing Squatters from Property
Good Morning!
Does anyone have experience removing squatters from a property? I am working on a deal and the seller just informed me that there are squatters on the property. What are the rules with getting them off of the property?
Thank you,
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- Property Manager
- Virginia Beach, VA
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Believe it or not, squatters have possession rights in Virginia! Personally I don't ever make my sellers have the house vacated before I buy it. Lots of times whoever is occupying the house IS the reason the seller wants to sell. It's easy to get them out in our state, so I don't worry about it. It's simple to hire an attorney to start the paperwork. If you want, you can hire an attorney now to represent both the seller and yourself to get the process started.
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