Squatters targeting commercial buildings instead of residential property by Ray Arnall

“The new offence of residential squatting introduced in September last year has resulted in squatters targeting commercial buildings instead of residential property. Squatters may even display notices stating that the building is not residential to make it clear that they are not committing a criminal offence. We recommend that you securely lock your property and, where possible, give the impression that the property is occupied.”