California AB897 would criminalize unlawful squatting on residential property.

California AB897, the Remove Illegal Squatters from Private Property Act, would make it a crime for a person to enter upon the land or premises of another and reside on that land or premises for any period of time without the knowledge or consent of the owner, rightful occupant, or an authorized representative of the owner. A law enforcement agency that receives a complaint of a violation would issue a citation to the person accused of violating this provision. The person would have to present documentation that authorizes their entry on the land or premises.

California AB897 would criminalize unlawful squatting on residential property.

California AB897, the Remove Illegal Squatters from Private Property Act, would make it a crime for a person to enter upon the land or premises of another and reside on that land or premises for any period of time without the knowledge or consent of the owner, rightful occupant, or an authorized representative of the owner. A law enforcement agency that receives a complaint of a violation would issue a citation to the person accused of violating this provision. The person would have to present documentation that authorizes their entry on the land or premises.