PROPERTY SQUATTER INVITES ME OUT FOR DINNER AS COMPENSATION FOR THE BILLS 🤯 WE HAVE SQUATTERS EP 4
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- In this episode of the squatting series, we arrange to meet Michael (the Squatter) to arrange collection of his items from our property he was squatting in. Michael invites Lia out for dinner as compensation for the gas and electricity bills.
In the last episode, we found out that we cannot dispose of any of his belongings after locking him out of the property without being liable for criminal damage. We had no choice but to head up north and give him his items back face to face.
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Y'all were very patient with him, more than he deserved. You remained calm when he was flirty. Wrong is wrong. Hope it's over.
We hope so too Neko. What an experience…. Something we hope we don’t need to do again soon.
This squatting series was really entertaining, interesting and confounding! I was amazed at how little rights you had and how costly it could have been! Huge kudos to both of you for how you handled this situation, keeping your calm and sense of humor. So glad it's over for you and now on to a happy wedding!
Thanks Nancy, a very mad situation.
What a saga! Lia's ability to stay so calm & composed, it's amazing. I couldn't have, myself. Just hearing how entitled & forward that guy is gave me the creeps. It all made me angry for you. I'm glad it's done with. I'm appalled that the law allows for that to happen. That needs changing! I hope you guys are having peaceful, productive days now xx
Lia handled it so well to be fair to her. She reacted so quickly and calmly. Thanks for watching and supporting - AK
@@PropertyCouple She really was amazing! Just like Bea, I wouldn't have been able to be as nice to that guy as she was. He totally gave me the creeps. From what I've been looking up, the laws here in the U.S. about squatting aren't that much different, which is such a shock!
When he said "I'll think about you tomorrow" I burst out laughing at the audacity of this guy! I'm glad you were able to get him and his stuff out of there without having to go through an expensive legal process to do so. Such a frightening situation!
Mad guy right....
Being a landlord is hard in the beginning. Great job.
I feel like it will always be 😂
It's always sad for anyone who is so desperate for a place to stay to break into an unoccupied building, but it shouldn't be legal for them to do so and have the owners of the property spend thousands to get them off it. To be so bold to throw it in your face that he had the right to be there is mind-blowing. They need to update their policies and laws so people can't do that. Also, to provide safe shelters for those who may need them in times of crisis. I hope he sorts himself out and finds a safe place to live and also never does this sort of thing to another person. I suppose since he bragged about being a proper criminal and the police know about him that he will continue to do those sorts of things. Sad for him and sadder for anyone on the receiving end of his improper antics.
Yeah I agree Kirsty. The government need to do more to help homeless people. Ironically we are trying to provide 8 units here to the market and the law almost prevented us from doing that.
@@PropertyCouple the types of properties you are renovating and renting are really great for people who can’t afford to buy a home or pay those high cost flats that are out there now. Not everyone has a job that can afford those prices. So what you are providing is a wonderful alternative.
Fantastic that you have neighbors that care
I’m glad it all turned out well and you didn’t have to spend loads to get him removed. Now that this has happened you’ll be able to prevent it in the future with other investment properties. He was out of line with his “jokes”, I’m glad he didn’t turn up after saying those things.
Honestly Amanda, I'm glad we didn't see him in the end, not sure what i'd have done.... AK
The fact that you’re legitimately a comedian Lia makes this so much more interesting! Your reactions are great! This is so frustrating though!
I'm tempted to squat in their property just so I'd have to deal with this delightful couple. Such fun drama to be had by all.
I don’t know how Lia was so nice to Michael time after time. He was so inappropriate and full of himself.
Yeah he was starting to really push it......
This whole ordeal felt like a horror movie almost. I'm so relieved you got him out and that he hadn't completely trashed the place. I love that Fox News covered your nightmare and it wasn't just a two minute piece. Well done, Lia and Ach! Other property owners may be glad to know what can happen, because you were able to share your whole story. I wish you only good days from here on out. Much love from Jean xo
Thanks Auntie Jean. Honestly, what a situation we found ourselves in! Ach had to Google Fox news as he didn't realise its like the biggest news station in the US! mad. Appreciate the support as always.
I'm so happy your place is now secure, his junk is out of your house and most importantly you didn't run into him.
Thanks for sharing what happened. It's madness how few rights owners have over their property. For what it's worth you dealt with it brilliantly. Shame Michael didnt give a speech at your wedding, I'm sure it would have been hilarious!
Well done Lia and AK 💖 So frustrating knowing you, as the property owners of this commercial building, had so little rights in this case. I bounced from feeling really bad for the squatter given his personal situation, if true, to being infuriated with him. I hope the construction goes smoothly from now on 🤞🏼
It’s an emotional rollercoaster 🎢 isn’t it!
You both have been so patient handling this situation.
Thanks Marissa.
What a nightmare. I’m amazed how you kept your cool when talking with him. Im not sure I could have been so calm. Congratulations on getting him out with minimal damage.
Thank you - we are amazed too lol
Wow, I hope that is the last you have to deal with squatters. Still shaking my head, Lia I don't know how you remained so calm talking to that man, I mean I realize getting heated probably wouldn't help anything, but you held your composure so well. Maybe your acting abilities helped.Thanks for sharing your experience, it's very interesting to hear how things are so different across the pond as they say. I hope that crazy man can not contact you ie your phone. BTW I can't wait for you and your man to get married.I wish all the happiness for you both.
My go to state is usually heated Julie, but we remained calm in this as we were under a lot of pressure to get it resolved quickly. Thank you for your support. AK
Love you guys' attitude to this whole horrendous situation. Your humour is brilliant!!
It's definitely a bonus he wasn't available to meet you at the property. He was getting just too bizarre on the phone calls. Happy wedding to you both!
Yeah we agree Melanie.
Thank goodness that part is over! You were very gracious considering the frustrating process.
Thanks Chris.
Glad it was all resolved well for you. You both handled it so well!
Thank you Elizabeth. Appreciate the support 😁
Hiya Beth, my thoughts aswel
Lia, I hate that this happened to you guys, but my goodness, its been fascinating content that I've waited for each Sunday.
Appreciate you watching 🙏
Thanks for the series. Glad it all worked out. So far.
Thanks Jerry
Well, at least you got some good content out of this crazy situation. Glad it is settled and you can focus on your upcoming wedding!
That is the silver lining Cathy. Thanks for watching.
From squatter to groomsman. Lol! Seriously, though, what a whack-a-doodle. Your composure throughout that nightmare was admirable.
Appreciate it, can you imagine if AK did ask him to be groomsman..... lol the saga continues
@@PropertyCouple It could be a whole new series! Story Time: How We Met Our New Best Friend. 😂
You two are amazing in keeping your cool. I applaud you both 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks Kathy appreciate it
Those inappropriate comments come from his inappropriate childhood.
The scene with the piece of chocolate falling on the car seat your and Lia's face made me laugh so hard
Incredible series you two! I couldn't stop watching. I binged all 4 episodes in one sitting.
😂 glad you enjoyed it
Hope it's really over, and I think it's a great idea to do at least one may be 2 episodes on squatters. Thanks for the update Lia and Ach.
Incredible short series. There's no reality where I would've handled this anywhere nearly as politely as you guys. "Michael" was so lucky I wasn't involved.
A lot of people have said the same Adam. Thanks for watching.
You two handled this entire situation brilliantly! Michael was oddly polite and creepy at the same time. I hope he turns his life around.
Funny jokes at the end got us for a second! 😂😂. ~Cara
Thanks John and Cara, he's a strange guy but did entertain us. Thanks for watching 🙏
You know how life will provide the unexpected, classic case here. You two are really amazing how you handled this BS. Hoping Michael gets lost in his pitiful life. I know it had to be stressful but it was certainly entertaining for us. Godspeed…
I’m glad we could provide some entertainment for you Jack 😂 thanks for watching
omg! you got a new sub here! love your energy guys, and the editing and storytelling was so fun! excited to see where this takes yall
Thanks Honey x
You got me at the end there 😂
😂
Amazing you two managed to maintain your sense of humour!
You have to Caroline!
Loved this series! You cut the chapters in great places. I hope this is truly over for you both and you can move on and enjoy your big birthday and your big day with Ach. Cheers!
Thank you Ashley. Much appreciated 💙
I feel so sorry for you, you both handled it so well, very scary situation, well done guys. Here’s to the next big day ❤🎉🎉❤ take care xx
Thanks Valerie. Appreciate it.
The way you both handled this situation was amazing. Ach is a hell of a man the way he stayed so calm with the stuff the creep was saying to Lia. You both are amazing! ❤
Thanks Karen, appreciate the support 🙏
whew.. finally can breathe again lol. Loved you could find humor after all is now over with....lol Michael groomsman !!!!
Thanks Kris
This is absolutely absurd. I cannot believe the police would not fully investigate this as a criminal action in America. We don't have proper criminals. A criminal is a criminal proper or not. It's just unbelievable
It’s nuts, but unfortunately that’s how the law is structured.
I said to myself,, Well look at that, they are in our news here in the US… Awesome,, may wake people up to this problem all over the world..👍
Thanks Angela appreciate it.
I laughed out loud when I read you were inviting him to the wedding. So funny!
We had to have a laugh Kim......😂
Omg they way he spoke to you Leah brrr i got goose Bumps 🫣 so Happy for you both its now over
Just so sorry you both had to go through this. 😢 sure was a learning curve just awful there was No actual help more or else on your own 😕 really you handle it very well well done .
Enjoy your Trip to Scotland with joel and your viewers have a fantastic time 😜 you love it ( my homeland )
Not long to your wedding exciting times . 💕
Have a Good week 🥰
Thanks Gwyneth, appreciate all the support !
The level of patience you guys showed is fantastic. I would handed it much different.
How would you have handled it?
@@PropertyCouple I would have waited until he leaves the house, change the locks, then squatted myself with my own lease and ownership papers as a backup. I happens frequently here in the US, but people have gotten tired of doing the legal way and beaten them on their own game. If you don't like a little confrontation it's best to do it your way.
Still finding this hard to believe and feeling so sorry for you both.
Also agreeing with everyone that the way you handled it was extremely restrained and very commendable. You were dealing with too many unknowns to do anything else.
Praying for stress-free and smooth sailing from now on!
Thanks Beth
Well done! Good job guys, I would be shocked, too. I have never dipped a kitkat in tea before :D
It's a Kinder bar lol
Lia & Ach what a saga you'll have been through. This guy takes over your building and then make you feel as though you've done wrong and then he flirts with you Lia. This is somewhat unbelievable but hilarious. I'm glad you'll were able to get this resolved.🙄🙄🙄😳😳.
Thanks JoAnne x
Omg 😂 Lia & AK, you were both so calm throughout this saga. I would have lost it with him. Good luck with the rest of the project. 😊
So calm auntie lol but it was more Lia. I was Rea dry to lose it!
You guys are so lucky to get rid of the squatters so quickly. I would say you were very lucky to secure your property when the squatters were out. I am now in my third month with squatters on my newly renovated property. The county court gave the IPO (interim possession order), but the actual order would apparently take 28 days to arrive. Yes, you heard it right-28 DAYS for a court order. This is a joke and is costing me thousands of pounds in legal fees and all the bills that I am paying. This is unbelievably ridiculous!
So sorry to hear this Elias. We were incredibly lucky he left and we were able to secure so quickly. I feel for you man. Keep us updated 👍
Yes, cool heads and calm approach. I honestly don't think I could have handled the squatter very well. I'm happy for you that you have put it in the rear view mirror. Wishing you well for your approaching nuptials.
Thanks Marcus, appreciate it man.
I was like please tell me you're kidding when I saw Michael was invited to the wedding and asked to prepare a speech lol
It's a lovely property. I would have chosen that lovely room to squat in as well. 😂
Exactly!
I feel like my mouth has been left opened in shock for this whole series! 😱 I’m just shocked. Even watching all that your guy did to screw the windows closed & doors shut - it left me wondering, “but what about a fire hazard?! It seems like they’re forcing you to do that for squatters, but causing you to create a whole other issue!” This is so messed up! Did Fox News really pick up your story?!
Yes 🙌 www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/squatter-nearly-ruined-couples-wedding-day
It's so very amazingly compassionate for you guys to even attempt to return any of his possessions, also you need to interact more with the people right next store it seemed like you maybe hadn't really interacted with them prior to the squatter, since your so far away it would be good to include them in keeping your house free of trespassers
They were helpful for sure.
This was something else.
Right!
I just can't seem to believe sqattering is a real thing and how it's happened to you. I used to watch Joel and Lia videos and then after a long, long time the next video I see recommended on my CZcams is the first video of the ''we have squatters'' series, and to someone who is not from the UK (but from new zealand), It's all so crazy. I've just watched all four of the videos together and wow you've been so strong through this, it's such a scary/funny/confusing/straight up strange experience to have. How you managed to stay strategic, but also compassionate to the squatter, is so nice of you. You got through this! Good on you!
Appreciate the support
Wow, thanks for stopping by Utkarsh, it means a lot that you have watched all my channels for years! Thanks 🙏 Lia
I obsessively watched the show Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords and was always worried something like this would happen to you guys. I am so happy you managed to get away with minimal ££ lost because some of these property owners lose everything. It’s horrible that the law allows for this. Time to put on your campaign hats and rally for change!
It was a learning and we got lucky with it in honesty. The law is fundamentally broken in this instance.
Lots of crazies in this world.
What an ordeal. These laws have to change.
They really do Jon.
I’m so sorry this happened to you!
Just kidding! You had me for a moment !
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Oh what a freaking nightmare! I couldn’t believe everything that happened to you both!
The law is truly not on your side. I hope that you’re doing better now& looking forward to
Your beautiful wedding. Much love to you both.❤
Thanks Diane. Madness but we move!
What an amazing story, can't believe he was able to get away with it all
What a guy......
Absolutely ridiculous what you both had to go through in order to get something that belong to you back. Best of luck on fixing up the property. Hopefully Michael gets the medical treatment he needs lol. Crazy stuff I thought this was only happening in the US. The ending on this episode was hilarious. You had me going WTF seriously. Whew
Thanks, appreciate you watching.
Hiya A.K and Lia, I'm glad you've got rid of the skip rat, I believed you when you put you've invited the skip rat to your wedding, my mind was boggling, I'm glad you didn't have to shell out loads of money to get rid of the skip rat, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Hey Paul. Skip rat, interesting name 😂 we definitely didn’t invite him to our wedding lol we had to make light of the situation. Thanks Choppy.
Letting him pay for a meal is saying it's ok he broke in and stole your electricity
Defo wasn’t going to do that
@@PropertyCouple he's differently an odd guy
Hopefully your through with "Michael", he sounds like he's in need of mental assistance. It's outlandish what you guys had to put up with, but very kind to make him the officiant at your wedding😂.
Don’t believe for a second his name is Michael lol mad isn’t it
AK and Lia I hope that things will be a bit easier now that is sorted out. I hope that all goes well for your wedding. ❤
Thank you Beverly, we will keep you all updated on the project of course.
That guy was a pig in more ways than one. Glad ur not alone Lia.
Do you think this experience change how you approach projects pmoving forward? For example will you have CCTV or some sort of security cameras, will you avoid buying properties that are some distance from you, etc?
Yes for sure Kelly. We learn and we move forwards. It's good to be able to pass down knowledge to others.
I want to know what happens, but then I know I will just be so angry for you when I watch. He is just a real creeper….yuck! You both handled this situation so very well,
Thanks Carrie
I know Joels the squatter🤣🤣 lol what, Great acting.
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I have a buddy that HAD a rental house and a woman moved in and wrote a check for the rent. The check was on a closed account and she knew it was closed. When he confronted her, she pretty much laughed and closed the door. She did this because she knew the laws at that time meant that the homeowner would spend money on lawyers and it would take 3-4 months before the court would tell the police to kick her out.
I say "had" a rental house... after she was gone, he decided to sell the house vs. dealing with renters again. So it's one less rental property on the market because of that troll.
Thats madness
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Law & Order UK starring Lia and AK😎. You guys should pitch the idea to Britbox lol
haha we are not sure about that AJ
What a nightmare. Here in the U.S. you just get someone to sign a paper making them your tenant, give them keys and have them go into the house, tell the squatters they have legal tenancy and give the squatters a certain amount of hours to get their scrap out or it automatically defaults to be the tenants property. The legal system is useless in these cases and only serve to make you, the owner out to be the criminal. These "squatters" know that and use it to their advantage, but nothing gets their butts moving along quicker than a person in their face telling them to move it or lose it. Love the series and best of luck with the property...its so cute.
Thank you man appreciate it
First, I want to say, I love the saying on the coffee cup you were drinking from Lia. I did find and watched the Fox news clip. I do not feel right sharing the link in the comment. I'll let you do that. (Oh, wait, I see that you did post it).
Michael is nothing more than a con man. Hopefully this saga is over. Glad you met the neighbors. Good neighbors are a hell of a lot better than a squatter any day. Hope you shared contact info with them so if they see suspicious activity at the house they can let you know. Maybe they can capture a photo of this guy when it collects his stuff.
Oh, BTW, good thing you didn't invite Michael to the wedding. He would never leave!
Hey John, feel free to share the link, www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/squatter-nearly-ruined-couples-wedding-day
Can you imagine if we invited him to the wedding......he's probably lock us out the marquee and set up camp....
@@PropertyCouple Between the open bar and the wedding cake, he'd be a happy camper!
This is exactly why I’ll never buy rental property for investment. What a frickin’ nightmare! 😳. You handled it with Grace! ( I couldn’t have been that patient or kind). Ugh🤢
Thank you, it's exactly why our investors invest in us and don't buy property themselves!
Yea... hopefully he picked up his belonging without further incident and was on his merry way. Did he ever say anything about the missing bicycle?
I'm thrilled this bad chapter has finally ended. Now you can move on with the more important things in your lives.
No he didn’t. I assume he accepted that someone stole it.
BIG mistake for him to vacate the property so he wasn't as clever about all this as he thought he was.
Lucky for us
@@PropertyCouple indeed.
Are you kidding. You should keep everything until he pays the bills he ran up. That creep had the nerve to come on to you. So sick.
What a guy.......
This is a crack up! Making friends, with the squatter, lol
What a great story. Hilarious how Fox news changed it.
I would invite him inside the house again to "collect" his belongings and end the danger there once and for all. He lives alone, has no family and is a problem for society, he wouldnt be missed.
Extreme....
4:56 you should have asked if your fiance can attend the dinner as well lmao 🤣🤣
6:58 grimsby??? your fellow Brit, "Across the Pond" on CZcams, is from Grimsby! lol 😄
You are from Grimsby?
@@PropertyCouple
not me, I'm from San Jose, part of the San Francisco Bay Area! 🙂 But Lawrence, who does the channel "Lost in the Pond" (I messed up, it's "Lost in the Pond" not "Across the Pond"), is from Grimsby! He lives in Chicago now and has dual citizenship, USA and UK! He does videos about differences between USA and UK. You should guys should look into meeting him next time you're in Chicago 🙂
"Squatting" should never be a thing. If you are on someone else property and do not have permission you are criminally trespassing and the police should forcefully remove you. If you fight back at all then they should be able to use whatever force necessary to remove you. Only in an extremely insane unfair society would we let people steal our property by allowing squatters to stay.
In the alternate universe where you actually went to dinner with the squatter, where do you think he'd take you, and what would you eat? (Don't forget the "nice" bottle of wine he promised you! )
Jeez….. I don’t want to think about it 😂
Hope it's done now. He could have traded the place.
Imagine......actually, don't lol
With his constant flipping through highs and lows he sounds like he might be bipolar. Even if he is though, there is no excuse for his breaking into your property and causing all the issues for you.
He didn't sound right did he. Maybe intoxicated?
❤❤❤ CSI😂
I don’t feel sorry for him. He was an opportunist, and in his own words, a criminal.
Now on to the wedding preparations!
A proper criminal Peggy 😂
Dude is not all there, for sure.
Who Michael? Or Daniel? No idea who he even is.......
Good grief!!! This has been quite the adventure. Michael definitely is struggling with some mental health issues. It’s too bad that kind of help can’t be a stipulation of squatting.
Wow, just wow. Quite the intense sob story he chose. From flirting to inviting you to his court appointment- mad is putting it mildly. As I listened to him with his flirty nonsense, it struck me as his way of grabbing at control. Between trying to make you feel sorry for him and flattery, clearly you would come to his side of things. Did he ever collect his belongings? It seemed like he went from demanding his stuff back to not wanting to "inconvenience you." I not sure he's all that close to you (or if it matters), but, I'd love to see you collaborate with BlackBeltBarrister. His mailing address is in Lichfield.
No idea if he collected his belongings, they are not there anymore and he hasn't contacted us since. Worrying he lives down the road though....a strange individual.
Oh my god! I don’t know how you didn’t just hang up on him. Horrible. I am so sorry.
I also can’t believe he said that he didn’t want to inconvenience you. Ugh
He was entertaining us! Lol
Seriously hope he doesn't come back.
You and us too Doug.
Why don’t you just create a tenancy agreement to say you was in the living at the apartment and then you have legal right to be there then call the police ? It’s what I would do.
How come these rooms aren't rented out to paying renters?
We are refurbishing the property
@@PropertyCouple Oh okay I thought it was already completed. I could have sworn you said it was your first property.