Portugal's anti-squatting groups face legal scrutiny as they expand

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"Anti-squatting" groups promising rapid evictions are expanding in Portugal, raising concerns among authorities. Police and lawyers warn that taking justice into one's own hands is illegal, and property owners hiring these services risk legal repercussions. The phenomenon mirrors a similar, lucrative business that emerged in Spain during its housing crisis, with Portuguese authorities now monitoring the situation.


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