Landlord in Padua: Holiday apartment becomes a nightmare – squatters laugh!

Landlord in Padua: Holiday apartment becomes a nightmare – squatters laugh!

In Padua, Italy, landlords are currently experiencing a dramatic nightmare when a family occupies a holiday apartment after their rental period has expired and refuses to move out. The owner, L.S., had allowed a four-day rental by a couple from Trent, but the end of the rental period in October resulted in unexpected chaos. “When the rental period was up, they refused to leave,” explained L.S. opposite the Corriere della Sera. Other relatives soon moved into the apartment, so that up to ten people now use the accommodation and have even come into conflict with the neighbors by illegally tapping into their electricity and water, for example 20min.ch reported.

Chaos and threats

Residents are alarmed at the situation. They are regularly mocked by the occupiers and consider their apartments to be at risk because of the loud celebrations. “It's a constant coming and going, especially on weekends,” complains a neighbor. Residents are also reporting dangerous conditions after occupiers drilled holes in the walls to gain access to utility lines. The owner desperately tried to get the police involved, but even their intervention was unsuccessful: "We can't do anything without a court eviction order," he was told, which only escalated the situation further Merkur.de reported.

The situation has fatal consequences not only for the owner, but also for the neighbors. “We were afraid that they would set the house on fire,” explains L.S. in view of an incident when the occupiers had probably tried to warm themselves with a fire in a room during the cold season. The chaotic conditions and the constant threat from the occupiers are pushing all parties to their limits and are increasing calls for the city administration to intervene and clarify the situation.