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squatter property

[/ˈskwɒtər ˈprɒpərti/]
nounpl: squatter properties
propriedade ocupada por invasor
1. A property that is occupied by someone without legal ownership or permission from the owner
The abandoned building became a squatter property after homeless individuals moved in.
O edifício abandonado tornou-se uma propriedade ocupada por invasores depois que pessoas sem abrigo se mudaram para lá.
2. Real estate that is illegally occupied and controlled by persons who do not have title or lease agreements
The city council addressed the growing number of squatter properties in the downtown area.
A câmara municipal abordou o número crescente de propriedades ocupadas ilegalmente na área do centro.
NYC Slang
crib; spot; trap house (informal for illegally occupied property)
Synonyms
illegally occupied propertyinvaded propertyoccupied dwellingunauthorized occupation
Antonyms
legally owned propertyregistered propertyleased propertylawful residence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade ocupada; imóvel invadido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ocupação irregular; terreno invadido
Often refers to favela-related occupations
São Paulo
imóvel ocupado; propriedade usurpada
Urban context, especially in densely populated areas
Portugal
propriedade ocupada ilicitamente; ocupação abusiva
Legal terminology used in Portuguese law

Related Idioms & Phrases

adverse possession
occupy without title
take over a property
illegal occupation
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