What is the best way to establish whether a property is occupied?

Question

As far as adverse possession ("squatting") goes, how do you find out whether a house is occupied without making it look too obvious? And whats the next step? Houses should not be allowed to fall into disrepair!

Answer 1

look out for light ir excess noise..!!!

people coming and goin on a regular basis that are unfamiliar to you..!!

maybe ine of your kids could ''ACIDENTALLY'' kick a ball inti the garden that would give you an oppertuniy to look at the premisies closely without looking suspicious!!

hope that helps best of luck..!

Answer 2

knock on the door & see if anyone answers it! if not try on diffrent acasions, if still no answer it should be all clear. but make sure they ain't on holliday! if somsone dose answer well you will have to think about that one.

Answer 3

knock at the door and see if someone answers?

Answer 4

knock on the door if someone answers tell them your a new neighbour and ask for a cup of sugar  you will then have your answer

Answer 5

ring the door bell!!!

Answer 6

It appears you either haven't tried or don't want to knock on the door so assuming the power is on, look at the house after dark and see if lights go on and off.

Leaving a house unoccupied isn't a crime by the way.