“Portugal shows the way to end it”
The squatting It is one of the problems that most concern homeowners. Faced with this situation, the economist Gonzalo Bernardos supports the need to toughen penalties and that Justice acts quickly so that the owner recovers his home as soon as possible, as Portugal has recently approved.
“Portugal teach the way to follow to end the squatting. Higher penalties for squatters and faster returns,” the economist wrote in a message published on his X account.
Recently, the Portuguese Parliament approved a decree that strengthens protection of property rights. This rule provides that people who squat homes may face sentences of up to two years in prison or fines. In addition, authorities are given more powers to act quickly when it comes to return the homes to their legitimate owners.
The benefits of this measure are several. In principle, the fact that squatters may face higher penalties may have a deterrent effect. Furthermore, the owner You can get your home back faster than I normally would. And, finally, it implies adjustments in the authorities’ capacity to act so that they can act in a coordinated manner.
