Bill to speed up evictions of illegally occupied properties

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1. The bill would allow police to immediately evict a property in cases of home invasion, usurpation and violation of domicile when these are flagrant offenses, considering that entry may have happened within the previous 48 hours if there are signs such as broken doors or alarm alerts.
2. It would create an urgent precautionary eviction measure: after a complaint is filed, a judge could order the removal of anyone in the property and return it to the owner. Occupants would have 48 hours to prove legitimate possession, and social services would be notified so they can rehouse vulnerable people.
3. It would allow the minor offense of usurpation of real estate to be tried through the expedited procedure, summoning the parties immediately to the duty court.
4. It would limit suspension of evictions for vulnerable people to those occupying homes owned by large landlords (more than ten homes), until December 31, 2025, and would set cases where suspension is never allowed, such as the owner's usual home, entries involving violence, or social housing already assigned.
5. It would remove jury trial jurisdiction over the offense of home invasion (allanamiento de morada).
6. In civil proceedings, it would make it easier for owners and legitimate possessors to immediately recover properties occupied without title, remove prior requirements that delayed lawsuits, and eliminate the economic vulnerability procedure that could be used to drag out cases.

Who it affects

• Owners and legitimate possessors of occupied properties: They could recover possession much faster, even within 48 hours.
• People occupying properties without title: They would face faster evictions with fewer ways to delay them by claiming vulnerability.
• People in vulnerable situations: Social services would be notified so they can be rehoused before eviction.
• Large landlords owning more than ten homes: Only their evictions could be suspended for vulnerability, and only until December 31, 2025.

Words worth knowing

Medida cautelar

A provisional court decision to protect a right while the case is being resolved.

Delito flagrante

A flagrant offense: one being committed or just committed when the person is caught in the act.

Lanzamiento

A court-ordered eviction from a property, with police assistance if needed.

Juicio inmediato por delito leve

A fast criminal procedure for minor offenses, held at the duty court.

Gran tenedor

A natural or legal person owning more than ten homes.

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