Do some squats with $16, get a house

[krimsonviper]

Not sure if this has been posted yet or not, but I found it and wanted to share.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... st-16.html

"The house had been in foreclosure for more than a year and its owner walked away. Then, the mortgage company went bust."

After months of research, Mr Robinson used the obscure law 'adverse possession', filled out some paperwork costing just $16, and moved some of his belongings into the home.
Under the law, if someone moves into an abandoned home they have exclusive negotiating rights with the original owner.
If the owner wants them to leave, they have to pay off the mortgage debt on the home and the bank has to file a complicated lawsuit to get them evicted.
Mr Robinson believes that because of the cost required to move him out, he will be able to stay in the house. Under occupancy laws, if he remains there for three years he can ask the court for the title.
He told WFAA.com: 'I want to be owner of record. At this point, because I possess it, I am the owner.
'This is not a normal process, but it is not a process that is not known. It's just not known to everybody.'
Mr Robinson printed out an online form at the Denton County courthouse which states that he is claiming ownership of the abandoned property.

The neighbors are apparently pissed. Your thoughts?

[nissangirl74]

A man is benefiting from someone else's misfortune. It happens all the time, just in a different manner. Technically, according to the law, he hasn't done anything wrong. If the neighbors want him out, they should be talking to the lawmaker that made the bill. Plus, they are just pissed because they are upside down in their mortgage.

[dre1507]

oh snap. time to check out the abandoned homes around here. Lol, at the jelly neighbors. Not that my parents are easy-riding on their mortgage, but they are managing. and i thank God for that.

[Dattebayo]

They just don't want a poor black man in the neighborhood. This is Texas, after all.

[audtatious]

They just don't want a poor black man in the neighborhood. This is Texas, after all.

How many posts till the race card is thrown? In this case 3.

[Dattebayo]

I did my research, homie.

Flower Mound, TX population:
White alone - 58,991 (81.0%)
Hispanic - 5,667 (7.8%)
Asian alone - 4,298 (5.9%)
Black alone - 2,236 (3.1%)
Two or more races - 814 (1.1%)
American alone - 133 (0.2%)
Other race alone - 16 (0.02%)

Estimated median household income in 2009: $108,427

Though I must admit I have no idea what "American alone" is supposed to mean.

[PoorManQ45]

and i thank God for that.

Why? Your parents worked hard for their money. Why give credit to somebody else?

[PoorManQ45]

They just don't want a poor black man in the neighborhood. This is Texas, after all.

How many posts till the race card is thrown? In this case 3.

How many posts until we all thought it? In this case, 1.

[tigersharkdude]

American alone....american indian

[dre1507]

Lol. Brien. Our household just so happens to be worshippers of God (Apostolic Christians). So yea, we'll give Him the thanks and the glory.

[Jesda]

The intent of the law is different from how he's using it, so he'll be thrown in in a few months.

But in the mean time

[audtatious]

I did my research, homie.

Flower Mound, TX population:
White alone - 58,991 (81.0%)
Hispanic - 5,667 (7.8%)
Asian alone - 4,298 (5.9%)
Black alone - 2,236 (3.1%)
Two or more races - 814 (1.1%)
American alone - 133 (0.2%)
Other race alone - 16 (0.02%)

Estimated median household income in 2009: $108,427

Though I must admit I have no idea what "American alone" is supposed to mean.

Ah...demographics showing a majority white population means they are racist. Demographics showing a majority black population means white racism as well I'm sure.

I so love being blamed for everything simply because I'm associated as being a certain skin color. I need to go punish myself.

[Jesda]

Pretty sure they'd be pissed about a white squatter too.

[Dattebayo]

Well, it's all just speculation anyhow.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Maybe they don't give a crap what his skin color is, and the guy is just a douche?

I bet if Jesda squatted over there with his boyish good looks and dynamite personality, there would be rejoicing in the streets.

[Jesda]

Have PMQ move in as a squatter to test the theory.

"Mr Robinson has put 'no trespassing' signs outside the house after neighbours called police to arrest him for breaking in."

Mr Robinson is officially an epic troll. :

[PoorManQ45]

Have PMQ move in as a squatter to test the theory.

"Mr Robinson has put 'no trespassing' signs outside the house after neighbours called police to arrest him for breaking in."

Mr Robinson is officially an epic troll. :

I'm glad that we are on the same page here.

[AZhitman]

There's some property about 3 miles north of our house that was acquired the same way.

It's legit and legal. One of the plots has been held since the late 60's, and it's now worth half a million (and the guy got it for free).

[PoorManQ45]

What is the current day purpose of this law? It seems like a hold over from back when settlers were moving west.

[Jesda]

Maybe they don't give a crap what his skin color is, and the guy is just a douche?

I bet if Jesda squatted over there with his boyish good looks and dynamite personality, there would be rejoicing in the streets.

I'd park my originally restored Packard in the street and bring up the value of the neighborhood.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I could see you taking the "squatting" quite literally, grabbing a newspaper, and pinching a loaf on the front lawn to claim your territory.

[Jesda]

Install one of these in the yard

[themadscientist]

Maybe they don't give a crap what his skin color is, and the guy is just a douche?

I bet if Jesda squatted over there with his boyish good looks and dynamite personality, there would be rejoicing in the streets.

I'd park my originally restored Packard in the street and bring up the value of the neighborhood.

Only if it has a 2J swap.

[Jesda]

Only if it has a 2J swap.

STREET FIGHT! Meet me in my racist neighborhood in the cul de sac at 3pm.

[themadscientist]

I'm the only round-eyed cracka in a neighborhood full of Japanese people, tell me about it! I was joking with my wife that the two dead cars in the driveway should tip everyone off that there's a redneck in the hood. I should stand out in the front yard drinking an Old Milwawkee.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'm the only yankee in my neighborhood, my 240 is loud as hell, and the Miata has been known to have shotgun-blast backfires from time to time.

I haven't heard anything bad from them. Although I've been waiting for one of the neighborhood kids to come over and offer to mow my lawn for $5.

[themadscientist]

He might find a car.

[MaximA32]

What's an "Avidavit?"

[audtatious]

Hopefully enough to make them throw it out of court?