BLOKES THREAD-aimed at blokes-shielas welcome.

[serendipityricho]

Seems to be a lack of threads for blokes.
On other threads,some ladies have mentioned, their OHs
would post, but had no interest in most of the threads on offer.
I can bump this thead twice a day,so its easy to find.
Give it a go---Richo.

[springyzone]

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@countessalmirena wrote:

It’s not liveable at the moment.

Selling isn’t an option for various reasons.

Squatters can no longer get in. Every entry point is now protected with Crimsafe.

From this point on, I need to get this to liveable standard and rent it out. It is at least secure now.

I don’t care how unhappy or displeased the self-entitled druggies who have repeatedly broken in may be. They’re upset at not being able to squat in my property? Pooh to them. They can’t get in and their halcyon heroine dream will shuffle off to some other location.

Oh, the neighbouring people there are so overjoyed. There will be normal decent well-mannered tenants and bells will peal out in happiness.

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How are things with the squattocracy?

I am imagining any type of half way normal people renting the property would be a vast improvement on random druggies who are trashing the home and the grounds and dropping used needles everywhere. It must be devaluing the other homes in the street. I know I wouldn't like living next to them.

I saw a cartoon featuring new words that made me laugh and think of you.

I have to say, I only recognised one of the words (moribund), the other 3 are new to me.

I hope all your recent freeloaders have absquatulated!

[arctoph_49]

OMG, I can't imagine how upsetting it must have been to find squatters who damaged your property on top of living there for free. My sympathies.

In terms of why they are doing this to themselves (drugs etc.) I can't judge without knowing their story. Of course I am absolutely against drugs, but for some life can be absolutely horrible in terms of relentless child abuse, possibly parents who are also addicted, who knows, and for some of these people it is difficult to find back into society. And dirty drug dealers take advantage of their problems. Life is not a fairy tale for everyone. For some, it's a nightmare. Were they young?

It's good that you are safe by the way. I hope this will never happen again, but sometimes they could have a knife or something... Be careful. You were quite courageous to confront them on your own.

[twyngwyn]

Countess, semantics maybe....but isn't 'squatting' entering through an unlocked door, and if they 'break-in' it's trespassing? You've been to the police....what assistance have they offered you?

This is a nightmare story....

[imastawka]

Google says this -

Is squatting illegal in Australia?

In Australia, it may not be illegal for a squatter to enter a property if it looks abandoned and the doors are unlocked. If the door isn't unlocked, the squatter could be criminally charged for breaking and entering. If a property owner asks a squatter to leave and they stay, they are trespassing.   18 Jan 2024

[countessalmirena]

So far all okay, according to neighbour.

Yea, they kept breaking in, so it’s certainly trespassing,

The police arrested two lots but most they’ve just told to leave when they found them.

They said it would be a recurring problem unless the unit was boarded up; they agreed that Crimsafe would be perfect if I could manage that.

At least two groups were selling drugs. None of them were young; average age mid-thirties. There were occasions when I called 000 and the outcome was Springvale police or Glen Waverley police calling me back to say they had no resources and couldn’t attend. They did come on the occasion of the assault.

i didn’t bother reporting the spitting incident with the crude genital-clutching and obscene threats; I was so worn out from the clean-up that I really hadn’t the mental energy.

The Blind Factory guy thought they were probably breaking in through one of the side doors as he considered it was an easy lock to jimmy. I will probably get that lock replaced but now it doesn’t matter so much because the crimsafe protection is terrific.

[imastawka]

Better to call 131444 not 000

When you need us but not the sirens - PAL postcard.pdf (police.vic.gov.au)

[countessalmirena]

I called that number as well; I don’t mean “as well as”, but it was whatever seemed most appropriate.

The station numbers on three occasions just rang out with no answer.

The police kept telling me on the phone not to go in myself… and yet that’d mean letting the squatters who broke in staying. Then when they would ring back after 40 minutes saying they couldn’t come, I’d nerve myself into just throwing out this lot.

On other occasions, especially when I reported the thefts and most particularly on the occasion of the assault, police came. I had photos and video which helped to identify who was involved. Some were arrested.

But mostly it ended up being me getting these squatters out. 

[arctoph_49]

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@countessalmirena wrote:

The police kept telling me on the phone not to go in myself… and yet that’d mean letting the squatters who broke in staying. Then when they would ring back after 40 minutes saying they couldn’t come, I’d nerve myself into just throwing out this lot.

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Maybe I am a coward, but I wouldn't have gone in on my own. 😐 I mean, I understand how unnerving the situation was, but why risk your life? If you had found an intruder in your house (where you live) it would have been different because you have to defend yourself if somebody breaks in, but the situation with the squatters was different. I am glad to hear they didn't assault or hurt you though. But... yes, there should be better resources/help available, that's for sure.

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[arctoph_49]

I hope it doesn't happen again, but if it ever does, maybe you can arrange to go in with a male friend or relative next time. I am sure they would be happy to help you.

[domino-710]

Countess - just wondering if any insurance covered what has been damaged.

I know this is a mine field - as the policy depends on how long the premises has been ' unoccupied ' by a tenant.

Now you have poured $$ into getting things straight I'd be getting some insurance.