How to keep homeless people away from vacant property while I try to sell it?

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Hello,

Hello! I am trying to sell a property that i own in dayton, Ohio. I was told that homeless/squatters got access into the building somehow and they were seen by an agent who was touring property for their buyer. How can i stop homeless/squatters occupying my property?

I don't want to put boarding all over which would reduce my property value which is what my realtor is recommending me, but I am not sure if I am 100% in favor of it. What else can I do instead? Anyone experienced this in past? For now, I am getting my property management company come over to clean up the unit again.

Should I just go back to getting the property rented out completely and then market it for sale? Would that be a smart move?

Thanks,

Ani

Drew Sygit · Answer

@Anirudh Reddy you should NOT depend onthe cops to remove homeless people and squatters unless you verify the local laws and what the police will actually do.

HOW are they getting access to the building?

Fix that!

FYI - there may not be an easy solution:(

Jake Forehand · Answer

Amazon has many different security cameras and alarms that are pretty inexpensive. SimpliSafe sells a lot of different kits with cameras, motion sensors, keypads, etc. You can reuse them for other properties you are renovating or selling as well. Could be worth looking into. I wouldn't board up the property.

Caleb Brown · Answer

Getting security cameras would help. If they show up call the cops ASAP. Eventually they will leave. Not sure if you can secure the doors/windows more. If you have cameras make sure the squatters know they are there. You could rent but then you slim down your buyer pool.

How to keep homeless people away from vacant property while I try to sell it?

How to keep homeless people away from vacant property while I try to sell it?

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