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How to Deal With Squatters on Boats: Laws and Removal Options

Squatting is no longer limited to land or vacant homes. Across the U.S., squatters are moving into abandoned or privately owned boats, creating legal, environmental, and financial headaches for marinas, harbormasters, and boat owners. Known as “liveaboard squatters,” these individuals often anchor in public waterways, tie up to docks without paying fees, or occupy vessels that appear abandoned. Removing squatters is complicated, as maritime law differs significantly from land-based trespassing law.

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