Tom Young | The Ohio House of Representatives
Tom Young | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Representatives Tom Young and Steve Demetriou have introduced a bill aimed at protecting Ohio homeowners from "squatters." The proposed legislation seeks to create a streamlined process, facilitated by the county sheriff's office, to promptly remove "squatters" upon the filing of a property ownership complaint. As reported, the bill includes an emergency clause to enable immediate enforcement.
Ohio's current laws already offer robust safeguards against trespassers and "squatters," setting it apart from states like New York and California, where "squatters" can potentially acquire rights to occupied property after a period of time. The new bill, if passed, will provide additional support to Ohio homeowners in addressing instances of trespassing on their residential premises.
House Bill 480, the legislative measure put forth by Young and Demetriou, is currently pending assignment to a House committee.
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