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Many people consider their neighbors as part of their extendedfamily.

They establish a relationship based on trust and help each other during times of need.

They left the home in disarray, infuriating the womans family.

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However, different jurisdictions impose varying sanctions.

In the United States, for example,intent matterswhen determining whether its a civil or criminal charge.

In the UK, where the story seemed to have taken place, trespassing through squatting is acriminal offense.

Woman on phone appearing stressed in a kitchen, related to neighbors in her late mom’s house.

Law enforcementcan only interveneif the trespassers have caused or plan to cause damage or harm.

In the storys case, the erring neighbors caused a lot of damage and were rightfully arrested.

But could such instances be prevented?

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University of Maryland legal specialistPaul Goeringeradvisesfencing off propertiesto create deterrents against potential trespassers.

Natural buffers that would keep the house from being in plain view from the road would suffice.

She had to deal with the damage after the fact.

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Woman Finds Out Neighbors Have Been Using Her Late Mom’s House Like A Free Airbnb

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Neighbors return angrily; police called over house disturbance.

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