How To Protect Your Home From Being Stolen by Squatters Boston 25 News [Video]

Owning a home has been an aspirational part of the American Dream for much of the country’s history. But if you’ve read the headlines lately you’ve probably noticed that some people are gaining ownership by simply living in homes they haven’t paid for — a practice known as squatting.

You may wonder how someone could do that and more importantly, how you can prevent a squatter from taking possession of your property.

Money expert Clark Howard says that state laws are largely ineffective when it comes to combating squatting, but there are two potential solutions you can take as a homeowner:

How To Prevent a Squatter From Taking Your Home

1. Buy a Camera System

Clark says homes that don’t have any eyes on them and have fallen into a state of disrepair are prime real estate for squatters, who are actively searching — …