Squatting is a problem

How to prevent squatters from entering a house

Currently, occupational methods reach professional levels and it is becoming increasingly difficult to protect homes from this problem. Anti-squat alarm systems become the most reliable and effective method that exists in the face of occupation.


The phenomenon of occupation can affect anyone. It is difficult to be fully protected, but you can take the necessary measures so that, in the case that they occupy your home, the eviction process is as simple, fast and light as possible.


Keep in mind that if they occupy your home without you having an anti-squat alarm system, the eviction process follows a certain procedure that has to be unquestionably passed by the judge. This type of procedure usually lasts between one and three years and, in many cases, squatters are declared insolvent and the owner does not receive any compensation.


In addition to the anti-squatting alarm, there are a number of deterrent methods that can boost the power of the alarm and further raise the level of housing protection.
Simulate that the house is inhabited.
Special armored doors with anti-drill hinges.
The neighbors play a very important role to avoid occupations.
What are the consequences of the occupation without alarm anti squatters
When you do not have an anti-squat alarm, the eviction procedure is very complicated and follows a specific procedure. In this case, a judicial process is taken that can take years to resolve.
This process will require squatters to appear voluntarily before the judge.
In addition, there is the possibility that squatters declare themselves insolvent and cannot pay the expenses they have incurred during the occupation such as electricity, water, etc. As well as any damage to the occupied property.
What are the consequences of occupation with anti-squatting alarm
Anti-squatting alarms become more than a mere deterrent system and represent an effective action against the occupation.


In case of occupation of a property in which there is an alarm system installed, the eviction process is totally different from when we do not have an alarm.
In this case, the occupation becomes a raid. The alarm jump process will be the same as if they were to steal.
The alarm system will immediately notify the homeowner, who will receive all the information, images and videos and confirm that someone has entered the property with an alarm without permission.
From here the process is the same as any search. The client will notify the police who will handle the case from that moment, expelling the squatters immediately.
Who needs an anti squat alarm
Anyone who owns a home may need an anti-squat alarm. Although there is no conclusive data on the number of homes occupied in Spain, it is believed to exceed 85,000 homes.
This social phenomenon was revived again in 2008 with the beginning of the crisis and continues to increase today.
Although anyone with their own home may be interested in hiring an anti-squat alarm, there are a number of special cases that are more susceptible to occupational problems.
Second homes: homes that are only used on holidays and very specific dates and that remain empty most of the year.
Houses that are not inhabited or for rent for some time: apartments for rent, which between tenant and tenant remain empty.
Vacant vacant homes: homes that are left uninhabited during vacations of several days or weeks, are also very likely to be occupied.

To install an anti-squatting alarm, it is only necessary that the house has an electric current and in cases where there is no electric current we install a battery system with solar panel to power the alarm system and thus have no obligation to register the electricity and save expenses. You do not need to have hired any telephone or internet service.
When connected to the power, the alarm remains in continuous contact with the customer. In the event of a power outage, the customer will receive the signal immediately that the power supply is cut off.
It is recommended that the anti-squat alarm be equipped with a video surveillance cameras, since, in case of trial, these images will be a totally valid and very effective test.
How the anti-squat alarm works
The anti-squatting alarm works before the occupation as it would work against any theft or break-in.
When the squatters enter, the detectors and sensors will activate and send a signal to the customer on the spot.
The client will access the security videos and images of the cameras and check that it is a search.
The client will contact the police and the security services will come to the house and act as if it were a robbery.
It is recommended that alarms have long-lasting batteries that allow the anti-squat alarm system to continue operating even when there is a power outage.
It is not advisable to hire those known as cheap alarms since they do not have the security of a professional alarm grade 2 and thus can generate false alarms or not give alarm in case of intrusion.

It is also recommended that the anti-squatting alarm that is contracted has the video surveillance service integrated because it is a very reliable test in case you have to go to trial.

Why it is important to protect your home with an anti-squat alarm

Be it our usual home, our second home or a family home that is currently uninhabited, the presence of squatters becomes a very serious problem that can take years to solve.

The cost of installing a security system may seem useless if the house is not inhabited, but it must be borne in mind that, in case of occupation, the expenses will be much higher.
In case of occupation, the owner will have to face the following expenses:
Expenses related to the judicial process.
Water, electricity, etc. expenses that have been made during the occupation.
Any material damage to the property that squatters may cause.
To all this we must add the discomfort created by the uncertainty of not knowing when the eviction of housing will occur and knowing that we do not freely dispose of our property.
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