#changesquatterlaws 
 Currently when a person sets up residence in a home or structure that doesn’t belong to them, they are considered squatters and have rights that protect them. This prevents law enforcement from taking action, and owners are referred to a long civil process.

    The burden of proof is wrongly placed on the property owner, which turns out to be costly. Some owners even lose their homes. Right now, squatting itself is not illegal. This creates a shield and desire to trespass and set up house. In most cases, a break in or trespass must be detected when it is happening for it to be a crime.

    Please sign this petition and help make squatting an illegal act. This will shift the burden of proof onto the squatter and make the crime punishable with restitution an option for damages. #changesquatterlaws

if you want to support this petition with a donation please go to https://gofund.me/4227ad05

Thank you

Flash Shelton @flashshelton

@thesquatterguy