Introducing The Squatter Hunter: The New Warrior in the Property Market

A New Warrior Emerges in the Property Market: The Squatter Hunter

In the ongoing battlefield of the property market, a new warrior has emerged to combat the growing issue of squatting. Flash Shelton, also known as The Squatter Hunter, has become a prominent figure in California, where a housing shortage has exacerbated the problem of squatters refusing to vacate properties, similar to the situation in Australia.

Shelton’s approach to dealing with squatters is unique and effective. He confronts the illegal occupants head-on, camping out with them at the homes, questioning them, and filming their every move until they are driven to leave. This tactic has proven successful, with squatters eventually feeling the pressure and deciding to depart.

The inspiration for Shelton’s business, Squatter Hunters, came after a stranger took over his mother’s house, which she was trying to sell. By moving in with the squatter and documenting the situation on his YouTube channel, Shelton was able to compel the squatter to leave in just one day.

While Shelton’s services do not solve the broader housing crisis in California, they provide much-needed assistance to homeowners who find themselves unable to remove squatters from their properties. In California, squatting is considered a civil matter rather than a criminal offense, leaving homeowners to navigate the legal system on their own.

Shelton is not just focused on removing squatters; he is also advocating for legal reform to better define the rights of tenants versus squatters. His work has shed light on the impact of rapid gentrification in Los Angeles, which has pushed marginalized residents to the fringes of society.

With over 1 billion squatters and slum residents worldwide, Shelton’s mission to tackle this issue is more critical than ever. Through his persistence and innovative approach, The Squatter Hunter is making a difference in the property market, one squatter at a time.