Squatters and unauthorised occupants

Sometimes the first person to know squatters are living in a property is a neighbour. If you see someone breaking into an empty property, call the police straight away, and then tell your caretaker or housing officer. It doesn't matter if it is a false alarm. We will keep any information confidential.

It may be several months before we can let a property that squatters are living in. This is because of the long court action it takes to move squatters out, or the repairs we may have to do once they are out. So tell us as soon as possible when you know about squatters.