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Security Measures To Prevent Squatters at Second Home

If you own a second home, you run the risk of someone occupying your home without your permission.

If you own a second home, you run the risk of someone occupying your home without your permission. They aren't robbers. Your second home may be taken over by squatters.

This is a familiar story in today’s tight housing market. And once in, neither you nor the police can kick them out because of laws favoring squatters. You have to begin a long and expensive eviction process.

Squatter Prevention Security Guard Services. Squatter deterrent security guard companies such as Access Control Security can provide effective solutions to avoid the hassle of a legal battle. Security patrols and advanced technology can monitor your second home while you're away.

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A vacation home can be a wonderful escape but it comes with unique security issues because it is left unoccupied for long periods. Be sure to enlist the help of a top security guard firm to protect against squatters and other intruders.

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