Properties that are vacant for long periods can become an appealing target for squatters, causing major headaches for landlords.
Consider increasing security between tenancies by installing deadlocks on external doors and fitting security screens to accessible windows.
Install an alarm system that alerts you and the security company that there is unexpected activity on the property, as well as motion sensors and lights.
Visit the property as regularly as you can and try to maintain a lived-in look and communicate with neighbours, so that they can keep you informed if they see anything unusual.
If you have evidence of people squatting on your property, contact the local authorities, don’t risk confronting anyone.
In Australia, adverse possession (squatters’ rights) requires that there is a minimum length of time before a person can obtain adverse possession of another persons’ land.
The length of time varies from state to state:
Victoria 15 years
South Australia 15 years
NSW 12 years
WA 12 years
Tasmania 12 years
Qld 12 years
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