Squatters in Commercial Property: What Landlords Should Know

In this episode of Business Law and More, host Reena is joined by Urnisha Lakhani, an experienced landlord and tenant lawyer, to discuss the legal issues surrounding squatters in vacant commercial properties. Together, they explore what qualifies as squatting, the surprising rights squatters may hold, and what landlords can and cannot do when someone unlawfully occupies their premises.

With practical insights from real cases, this episode highlights the legal process landlords must follow to regain possession, including court procedures and best practices to reduce the risk of unlawful occupation. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:16 Understanding Squatters
• 4:36 Squatters Rights
• 5:01 Legal Process for Eviction
• 9:48 Landlord Risks and Limitations
• 12:46 Preventive measures landlords can take
• 13:19 Real Case Example: The Illegal Rave