do squatters have rights in California?
822798
Yes, squatters have rights in California.  For example, they have the right to an attorney when they are arrested for trespass when they refuse to leave someone else's property.
236590
You are confused.\n\nIt is a PRIVILEGE to live in somebody else's property free and it is not a RIGHT.
500826
In the State of California, yes.
1166254
try looking on the california web site.
751057
Squatters' Rights are a familiar expression for adverse possession, which is a means of acquiring title to another's land without being compensated. Adverse possession requires the actual, visible, hostile, notorious, exclusive and continuous possession of the property under a claim of title. This means that those attempting to claim the land are occupying the land exclusively and openly, treating it as if it were their own. Generally, they must do this continuously without a challenge from the lawful owner for a fixed period of time before eventually those in adverse possession, or "squatters", acquire title. If the squatter leaves the land for a period of time or the rightful owners effectively remove the squatter's access, even temporarily during this time period, the "clock'" usually begins running again. The "squatter" has to obtain adverse possession for a certain period of time again in order to acquire title.
79391
California is a very Liberal state. They allow these things. Look at the Liberal Judges and the sentences they are giving out.
810017
sorry, but there is no law requiring land owners to designate the boundaries of the land they own are clearly marke.d\n\nUnless its owned by the state and it publicly states that it can be used by the public (public right to access) then you must assume 100% of the time that hte land is privately owned.\n\nYou dont have a case as you were trespassing.
422254
Why would you.Everyone in the US has the right to srike isn't that freedom of speech? We also have the right of getting together in groups. As long as there is no violence you should be OK. I am not from California maybe check into the California laws.
674751
Work to change the law like California. Put the shoe on the other foot for a moment. If you made a mistake,error in judgment,got caught,served your time,got released and no one gave you the opportunity to build a better life,where does that leave you? I believe that they shouldn't be near schools and such yet they do have to live somewhere.Putting them all in the same area is not wise.Children live all over except for senior  only communities.What do you do that respects the rights of all?
963552
not in California.  Different states have different laws.
997267
with out knowing what state you are in this is hard to answer.  however the process in CA is that if a tenant has filed thier Answer with the court then the renter cannot file for Default.  and they should not have been able to evict you with out having filed an Writ of Possession. if you live in Ca, call the California Rural Legal Assistance.  if you dont live in Ca call your local courthouse where the case was opened and ask them to direct you to a local agency who can assist with UDs.  also ask for your states website for self help info.  the www.lawhelp.org can direct you to info on your state, be sure to check that one out. good luck
317043
In California, you can have an off-site manager for an apartment complex of any size.  But if the complex is 16 or more units, that person needs to have a Ca. Real Estate salesperson license.  If you feel that the 'neglect' of the complex is an issue, report it to the California Department of Real Estate (DRE)- go to www.dre.ca.gov\nYou can get the phone numbers to the area office for your county, and a bunch of other helpful stuff. \n(I have a degree in real estate and escrow- i should know!)\n\nYour landlord has a responsibility to you and all other tennants of the building to guarantee 'quiet enjoyment of dwelling spaces in possession of the tennant'... That's the law.
977318
At all times in both.  Even an abandon house is owned by someone and is private property. \nAs for a condemned house, passing the condemned signed is enough for arrest.\nI do live in Calif.
1110728
give them their rights
981892
yes it is legal, if it was bought in CA
408410
it depends on your county.  A great book would be one of the Nolo Press books on tenant rights.  Nolo Press is based in California and they have several specialized books on California laws geared for individuals who need basic legal information but don't want to hire a lawyer.
230129
Your Tenat's bill of right's are as follows and they apply for all tenants. (as in we all have to follow the rules)\n\n. Your right to have hot water in the kitchen and bathroom 24 hours a day.\n\n2. Your right between October 1st to May 31st of each year to have heat at 68•F from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day and the right to have heat at 55•F when external temperature drops to 40•F from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the next day.\n\n3. Your right to have repairs.\n\n4. Your right to extermination of your apartment. Landlord should post time when exterminator will come.\n\n5. Your right to be free of mildew or mold.\n\n6. Your right to have windows that properly open and close.\n\n\n7. Your right to know that your security deposit is safe, and not co-mingled with the landlord’s money and to know the bank where the security is deposited.\n\n8. Your right to a paint job at least every three years.\n\n9. Your right to organize, join and participate in a tenants association which can meet in the lobby of the building (RPL 230).\n\n10. Your right to sue your landlord for breach of warranty of habitability. CRPL 235(b).\n\n11. Your right that all common areas of the building are kept in proper repair and presentable.\nHow You Can Enforce Your Rights\n\n1. Call 311 and request HPD to send an inspector to place a violation.\n\n2. Bring HP action by filing a petition in Housing Court.\n\n3. If there is mold, mildew, asbestos or lead call 311 and request referral to the proper agency.\n\n4. You can enforce rights through use of a private lawyer.\n\n5. If there is a problem with your security deposit you should go to the New York State Attorney General for enforcement at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.\n\nRent Regulated Tenants\n\nIf rent controlled or rent stabilized you have available the New York State Division of Housing and Renewal (DHCR). You can seek relief.\n\n(a) You can file for an individual rent reduction.\n\n(b) You can file for harassment.\n\n(c) If your landlord fails to give you a lease, you can file for lease withholding.\n\n(d) If the problem is building-wide your building tenants can file for a building-wide rent reduction.\n\n(e) If you believe your landlord is charging you an excessive rent you may be able to file for rent overcharge with DHCR. \n\nIn sources you will find a specific link to NY that is not a NYlawyer ad. The print is small but it is fact.