
Squatter Claims Victory
Your investment property has become a legal nightmare. A squatter who initially seemed like a one-night trespasser has been receiving mail at your address for 30 days, establishing a claim of residency. Now they're refusing to leave, citing tenant rights, and you must navigate the delicate balance between property rights and avoiding illegal self-help eviction.
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0
Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Property Owner (Small Landlord)
Conversation Partner
Detective Sarah Chen, Tenant Rights Division
Setting
Fluorescent-lit precinct office, late evening, with case files scattered across a metal desk
Location
43rd Precinct, Property Disputes Unit
Learning Objectives
Convince Detective Chen you haven't taken illegal action against the squatter
Obtain official guidance on legal eviction procedures
Secure police support for eventual court-ordered eviction
About This Scenario
Your investment property has become a legal nightmare. A squatter who initially seemed like a one-night trespasser has been receiving mail at your address for 30 days, establishing a claim of residency. Now they're refusing to leave, citing tenant rights, and you must navigate the delicate balance between property rights and avoiding illegal self-help eviction.
How It Starts
“Listen carefully because I'm only going to say this once: If you've done anything to harass or intimidate this tenant - changing locks, cutting utilities, threats - tell me now. It'll be much worse if I find out later.”
This is how Detective Sarah Chen, Tenant Rights Division's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#761
Category
General
Location Tag
43rd Precinct, Property Disputes Unit
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