Illegal occupation in Padua: owners in nightmare, neighbors in fear!

Illegal occupation in Padua: owners in nightmare, neighbors in fear!

In Padua, Italy, what was supposed to be a dream vacation turned into a nightmare for a landlord. The owner L.S. reported that a couple from Trento who wanted to rent a newly renovated vacation apartment for four days refused to leave when the rental period was up. Instead, the entire family moved in and the situation quickly escalated. “Now there are up to ten people who use the apartment to wash, party and live there,” says L.S. opposite that Corriere della Sera.

A prime example of legal gray areas

The squatters are not only taking the freedom to live in the apartment - they have also started illegally tapping electricity and water from the neighbors. “We now also pay for their care,” complains a frustrated neighbor. Despite multiple police operations, the situation could not be clarified. “We can’t do anything without a court eviction order,” the police told the helpless owner. After the first attempt to evacuate, the squatters returned the same night and broke into the apartment again, which further aggravated the situation, as had already happened South Tyrol News was reported.

There is immense despair in the neighborhood. Residents say that they hardly dare to leave their apartments anymore for fear of the aggressive occupiers. “It's a constant coming and going, especially on weekends,” they report about the nightly celebrations and the constant noise. One resident commented: “It feels like no one can do anything.” The hope remains that social services will intervene quickly, while the quality of life of everyone involved suffers greatly.