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Is squatting totally incompatible with property rights? Until several years ago, I believe the Netherlands had quite strong squatting rights in addition to basi
by jaredklewis 11y ago
Is squatting totally incompatible with property rights? Until several years ago, I believe the Netherlands had quite strong squatting rights in addition to basic property rights.
Property rights in most countries are mitigated by a variety of competing communal rights such as eminent domain, zoning, and environmental laws. I think squatting rights could potentially protect communal rights in a similar way.
- nine_k 11y agoSquatting definitely limits your property rights. Imagine that if your backpack is vacant for some time, and someone put tacitly someting into it, you'd be legally obliged to carry it around. I suspect that squatting rights only affect obviously neglected property. I suppose the empty houses and apartments are reasonably guarded and are not as neglected as a closed and half-dismantled building. Also, squatting does damage the property, hopefully in minor ways. Imagine that your empty backpack was loaded with pizza slices: totally benign, but you'll have to clean the backpack thoroughly.
- qengho 11y agoYes squatting is absolutely incompatible with property rights. As are eminent domain and zoning.