California June 3 Cleaning crew finds 235 pounds of meth at California Airbnb: police Police in California say a cleaning crew at an Airbnb property discovered boxes that ultimately turned out to be 235 pounds of methamphetamine.
Media May 29 Locals lament city's popularity, rising rents left them homeless: 'Nashville only cares about tourists' Citizens of Nashville voiced their frustration that as the city becomes a tourist destination and hotspot for incoming companies, the rising rents have them them without homes.
Texas May 16 Texas realtor joins squatter Senate hearing, discusses approach to building 'trust' with unlawful occupants A realtor in Texas has been helping his clients remove squatters from properties since 2020. Since then, he has used a unique approach to peacefully getting squatters out of homes.
California May 13 California neighborhood bans short-term Airbnb rentals after drug parties, shooting Residents in Long Beach, California successfully got a ban on Airbnb rentals in their neighborhood after filing a petition to the city council last month.
Florida May 2 Florida landlord evicted squatters one year ago, her story helped pass a bill to protect homeowners Last year, Patti Peeples' home was taken over by squatters. Since their eviction, which happened 36 days after they arrived at the house, Peeples has fought for property owners' rights.
Pennsylvania April 24 Philadelphia man sees 'big win' in squatter lawsuit against Airbnb, though legal battle continues a year later A year later, the legal battle between Pennsylvania landlord Joseph Foresta and Airbnb continues. He sued the company after a squatter refused to leave his property after his stay.
Hawaii April 22 As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.
Rental March 21 US affordable housing shortage sparks resurgence of single-room ‘micro-apartments' The U.S. is facing a significant shortage of affordable housing. This has resulted in a resurgence of single-room ‘micro-apartments' across the country.
LIFESTYLE March 14 Reddit users defend person who locked parents and pregnant sister out of home: 'I tip my hat to you' A Reddit user changed the locks to their house after they found out that their parents, who rent the in-law apartment, were planning on letting their pregnant older sister move in.
Digital Originals March 1 Squatters opening strip clubs and drug-fueled party houses shows freeloader tactic evolution: Squatter hunter Homeowners need to adapt to the evolving tactics of squatters to protect their property from unwanted residents, said Flash Shelton a handyman-turned-squatter hunter.