This information applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Squatting is where you live somewhere without any legal rights. It isn't against the law but you can be evicted very easily. You can also be arrested if you damage the property or, in some circumstances, if you refuse to leave.
To find out more about squatting, you can go to the Shelter website at: www.england.shelter.org.uk. This includes information of relevance to people in Wales.
In Northern Ireland, go to www.housingadviceni.org.
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