Five states have passed (AL, TN, GA, FL, & WV) and an additional nine states are deliberating Expedited Squatter Laws! Squatting is more than just an inconvenience for multifamily property owners—it’s a legal nightmare. 

Even with expedited eviction, multifamily managers and ownership groups will need a substantial amount of evidence to invoke the expedited eviction.  

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What is necessary for Expedited Eviction Compliance?

While laws vary by state, most will require substantial evidence, including proof of:

• Unauthorized Occupancy
• Duration of Stay
• Lack of Rental Agreement: 
• Efforts to Remove
• Surveillance Evidence 

A picture is worth a thousand words. Cloud video surveillance with remote guarding can help provide the visual evidence you need for court.  These solutions are designed to help you navigate these new laws effortlessly.

Explore our recommended solutions to safeguard your multifamily property against squatters.

Cloudastructure’s AI Surveillance and Remote Guarding solutions offer a streamlined approach to gathering the evidence necessary to expedite these cases, saving property owners time, money, and headaches.

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Evidence Collection

One of the key features of Cloudastructure’s AI Surveillance system is its ability to capture time stamped watermarked video evidence around the clock. You can mark a squatter as a bad actor and receive an alert to all of the squatter’s comings and goings from your property, as well as identify property that has been removed or vandalized. This footage is automatically stored in the cloud, and is time-stamped and watermarked, so  it’s easily accessible and ready for court.

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Timeline Construction for Legal Proceedings

In legal disputes involving squatters, constructing a timeline of events is crucial. Cloudastructure’s system not only records the incidents but also timestamps them, creating a detailed log of all activity related to the squatting incident. This detailed timeline can be instrumental in proving the duration of the unauthorized occupancy, which is often a critical factor in court cases.

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Remote Guard Interventions as Additional Evidence

In addition to video evidence, the actions taken by remote guards during an incident can also be used in court. For instance, if a remote guard issued a warning to a suspected squatter and that individual ignored it, this interaction can be documented and presented as evidence of the squatter’s intent to unlawfully occupy the property.

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Streamlined Access for Legal Teams

When legal action is required, time is of the essence. Cloudastructure’s cloud-based storage allows for quick and easy access to all recorded evidence. Legal teams can review, download, and present the necessary footage without delay, helping to expedite the legal process and reach a resolution faster.

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Want to know if Expedited Squatter Eviction is in your state?

 Check our interactive map for more details.

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