Squatting occurs when someone enters a property without permission and lives or intends to live there, sometimes referred to as 'adverse possession.’ Squatting in residential buildings (such as houses or flats) is prohibited. It is punishable by six months in prison, a £5,000 fine, or both.
Read MoreFly-tipping is the illegal disposal of household, industrial, commercial or other ‘controlled’ waste. The waste can be liquid or solid; controlled waste includes garden refuse and larger domestic items such as fridges and mattresses.
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