In recent months, the issue of so-called squatters’ rights has been a point of contention in various states throughout the country. 

After multiple high-profile cases of squatters, people who illegally entered a property and remained there for an extensive period without any rental agreement, gained notoriety, some governors in the country decided to take action. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) were among those who passed legislation protecting property owners in their states from squatters. Pennsylvania might be the next state to take action.