By Nick Shively | inMaricopa.com
A meeting was held Tuesday by Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl and local realtors to discuss the problem of squatters in Maricopa neighborhoods.
“Squatters” refers to individuals who break into homes and attempt to establish occupancy under Arizona law.
The purpose of the meeting was to consider solutions to the problem and raise the level of awareness among Maricopa residents.
Squatters are breaking into and entering homes, which are typically in foreclosure or short sale process, and damaging the properties.
