It does seem the "squatting" problem is increasing and there was no easy way for the lawful home owner to resolve the issue (in a timely manner).
From what I understand, the squatting "laws" was to prevent home owners from unfairly kicking out tenants but that may have swung too far in the other direction now.
I've read the problem is police won't know if a tenant/lease agreement is valid or a forgery. But this is headed in the right direction.
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...am-in-florida/
Quote:
Under the new law, a property owner can request law enforcement to immediately remove a squatter from their property if the following conditions are met:
• The individual has unlawfully entered and remains on the property
• The individual has been directed to leave the property by the owner but has not done so; and
• The individual is not a current or former tenant in a legal dispute..
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