Did you know that 10% of buildings in France are abandoned? All of them belong to someone, but have been never used for years. Why? The reasons may be different: a landlord may have died or went abroad, there may be a jurisdiction process or some other bureaucratic nuances. Meanwhile, tens of thousands are in need for homes and can not afford to buy a house, much less to rent one. The heroes of this article found a solution that is not in accordance to the law, but they believe it’s in accordance with a law of justice. Meet the term “squatting” - expropriation of living space for the benefit of those who need it most.
“Squatting” traditionally means "to take a building without permission"; in the modern sense - “to occupy a territory for the purpose of residence without the consent of its rightful owner”. In a broad meaning, squat - is a captured accommodation. However, it is always illegal.
Are squatters just anarchist denying property rights? Not certainly in that way.
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