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toksik, I found this on Scottish law and squatter's rights:
In England, therefore, squatting is unlawful (ie an action which is wrongful by virtue of the civil law) but not illegal (ie an action which is wrongful by virtue of the criminal law). The old farmers' favourite, 'Trespassers will be prosecuted' is thus a con. The position is different in Scotland. By the Trespass (Scotland) Act 1865, it is a criminal offence to 'lodge in any premises or encamp on any land which is private property without the consent or permission of the owner or legal occupier'. The maximum penalty is a fine and imprisonment up to 21 days. source, and their source.
..but since your pal is living there with permission (presumably) I'm not sure that situation would be covered here. Since Scottish law is based in common law I would have thought xe was actually in an unusually strong position as far as claiming ownership was concerned, but I'm not sure -will have a look around and see if I find anything else. |
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