squatting

So I just posted on here recently looking for an active squat in oakland to stay at but if I can't find one to stay at I might be down to check out some abandoned buildings and stay in one for up to a week. Would anyone be down to join me? Yall?

Not sure all the photos copied below, so click the link if you can to see the rest. This place looks epic. I hope they look after it. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/inside-hulme-hippodrome-how-squatters-13562709 Inside Hulme Hippodrome: How squatters have...

Its a cold day in Hell today. In the haste of my departure, I forgot my postal windbreaker and the quilt my mother made for me. So, I donned my battlejacket and headed outside. I almost got run over in Portland and then again I almost knocked off the bridge onto the highway. Its funny what a...

AlmostAlwaysLost submitted a new file to the StP library: KC Squatting Zine by Feral Cat Collective - Old but useful file on Squatting in KCMO Click here for more information on this file.

After finally being fed up with my wifes whisky tango sociopath of a daughter I departed. I was about to start building my winter shelter when a nice Christian couple found me and offered me to squat in a house they are going to reno. I don't know if it's technically squating but I have no...

I am homeless but I work like 60% of homeless in NYC. I shower at the gym also exercise there and keep my belongings in storage.So I switch between rough sleeping and sleeping in any of the three NYC airports the deciding factor being the weather I usually find somewhere to hide so that Im not...

I just finished my Slabsterpiece today! Enjoy an inside look at life in the apocalypse!!

I was just curious on whether squattets occupying a public building are afforded the same tenant protection as like houses. What are your thoughts on holding a popup event in such a building. Is it feasible or a felony waiting to happen?

Hello there. So I've just moved to Victoria on Vancouver island and am living in my car. I've found a big old house in a beautiful neighbourhood that's been abandoned and boarded up and graffitied. I've squatted in various places around the world but never in Canada. What are the rules and...

I'm guessing that's not a very good exit strategy when squatting. Don't feed the trolls Mr Pisky!

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Maybe this is to be posted in General Banter? I dunno....I was just curious how y'all explain what your tattoo means when asked by people. I get asked pretty frequently and I always feel like I fail to give a really good definition of what the squatter culture is all about.....like I should use...

found this website a few months ago, its a directory of abandoned, creepy buildings all over the country for fotographers and goth kids. some of these places are enormous hospitals, slave plantations on hundreds of acres, churches, and even a 100 year old nuclear reactor. the website is...

So i was helping my roaddawg hitch from north carolina to mississippi with 2 dogs, 1 of them a 3 month old puppy, in the middle of the winter. This was probaby the toughest, slowest coldest shittiest hitch of my career hitching with 2 people and 2 dogs aint easy) but like most difficult journeys...

i need some help, gonna be in LA for however long it takes me to get back east, I'm most likely gonna be around koreatown, only info on any possible squats are there is from 4 years ago, I doubt that it's still viable. Any ideas anyone? Or in neighboring areas?

Hello again! It's been a fair while since I've been around but I'm going toward Edinburgh shortly (approximately the 22nd). I know Edinburgh isn't great for squatting but if anyone could offer me some floor or some recommendations for living cheap, I'd really appreciate it! I'm working in the...

Call out posted in Enough is Enough for a global day of solidarity with squats, against evictions and in support of migrant justice. No borders / No nations / Stop the deportations ! Hands off the squats – Call for a gathering and international action day on June 23rd. Call by Coordination of...

Found this gem in downtown Sacramento last night. It had a ton of rooms unfortunately I think someone saw us leaving this morning and called security. There was a guard checking all the doors after we left. Bummer.

So im new to the forum and new to the usa. I recently got deported from Australia, for busking of all things. I was squatting there and made it my business to learn all the laws.. Now im in Boston and I feel a bit wet behind the ears. Can anyone tell me what cities have squatter friendly laws...

2 men charged with 36 counts of manslaughter for the fire at a squat in Oakland, last December https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/05/us/oakland-fire-ghost-ship.html?_r=0 2 Men Charged With Manslaughter in Deadly Oakland Fire By THOMAS FULLERJUNE 5, 2017 Continue reading the main storyShare...

There is a KMart near my house that has been shuttered for years. Squatting it is probably a felony waiting to happen right? or is it doable.

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/kentish-town-landmark-blustons-has-been-squatted-by-collective-of-homeless-artists?sp=1&sq=BLUSTONS Was there for a few days ... (as you wished my friend - link out in the open) :) edit by Tude > Thank you! :) Kentish Town landmark Blustons squatted...

anyone here been doing this ? been researching about the cave communities in spain and i wanna try it out . seems like a really affordable way to live in spain!

I guess I need a basic run down of squatting ins/outs & dos/donts if these sorts of things have already been answered else where if you could direct me to the links -are there more safe spots to squat than other? -how long can a place be squatted in? -can a place be squatted for a prolonged...

So, does anyone know any squatting options in Keflavik, Iceland? I heard about this abandoned US military base by the airport, has anyone checked it out lately?

Jerry Daniels was 16 years old, and squatting in a Florida meth house with his mother when Detective David White was shot by another squatter during a raid. The shooter was killed by another officer, but Jerry Daniels went to prison for 4 years for being in that house. Daniels sentence was the...

Hi Need some advice on squatting in a REO or Foreclosured property in Los Angeles. Anyone with knowledge?

Beheld would be appreciated!

I've lived in squats for the past two years. It's a way of living thats always been dear to my heart and has brought me a lot of friendships and experiences. I lived in one particular squat for almost a year, so last march I decided it was time to move. from here: to there: by foot. It...

La Jungla, a renowned squat in the Guinardo neighbourhood of Barcelona located at Carrer Arc de Sant Martí 98, was evicted today after 18 years of occupation. La Jungla was an integral part of the Barcelona squat scene, frequented by many during their annual "La Jungla Festival", as well as...

Here's a little something that @sofarfromhome & I made today. It's a video tour in the style of "mtv cribs" of the squat we've been living in for the past few months. Enjoy!

From "It's Going Down": On Thursday, May 11, residents at 2620/2622 West Cermak Rd. woke up to six cops breaking down their door and ordering them onto the ground. Walking behind them was Steve Mallon, a property manager for Barnett Capital, a $200 million finance entity that claims to own the...

A series of squatting actions throughout the so called "Province of Québec", to take place from the 22nd of May in Montréal, Sherbrooke, and Québec City, the 23rd in Beauharnois, and the 24th in Rouyn-Noranda and Rimouski, organised by FRAPRU (Le Front d’action populaire en réaménagement...

I'm familiar with West Philly but don't personally know any squatters. I can't afford rent though I have a job.

So this is a sad story There was once an abandoned cinema in Montpellier, France. Two years ago some people began living in it, and the more time passed the more they transformed it in something AWESOME where they would organize concerts and actual films and stuff... The cinema was in the city...

I'm moving up to the bay area next week with very limited places to sleep does anyone recommend parks, squats, or hostels to stay in while in the bay? Also i was wondering whats the safest parks to sleep at is Buena Vista safer than Golden Gate Park to sleep at in a sleeping bag with pack?

So I know there's some of you that have some experience in that particular area and my first post on this was pretty vague, and was about general tips on the area and where to be. this post is different in that it's inspired by my general green-ness and fear of transitioning. so I have some...

I'm a college student who wants to take a break. Where's a good guide about how to do this in Florida and where can I find people to join?

I'm thinking of pausing school for a few years to be squatter/anarchist/whatever. You can call me lazy but I don't want to work. I kind of like learning about programming but don't know what to make. Actually, if I manage to live money-free with electricity and wifi, I think I'd spend my time...

"Everyone is welcome to join the occupation, beginning on May 12th. Everyone is welcome to visit. Everyone is welcome to participate, in one way or another, in this land defense project." From: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/anonymous-why-i-choose-to-live-in-wayne-national-forest TO...

What's been your worst moment or biggest mistake or most painful decision or scariest hitch or most dangerous hike? Maybe a lost lover or solid dog? Keep it road related if possible. I want to hear about when you ran into a bear on accident and nearly shit your pants, not about your babushka...

Hey guys, you can totally correct me on this if i'm in the wrong forum but i'm in a very tough situation and could use advice on where to turn or who to go to for help. I'm currently living in an apartment where I pay rent and after this month there is no way i'll be able to pay rent. I am...

Hey there. What's the squat scene like in Van? Is it well organized by neighbourhoods or more of wild squattling style? I know there is no shortage of empty houses in Vancouver. Anyways, anybody out there have experience and might be willing to shed some light? With a vast portion of houses...

hello all. i'm randi. i'm 24, an Esetrother, long time libertarian socialist, and beginner outdoorsman. me and my wife are just starting our dive into squatting and leaving behind suburban life. we are currently both gathering resources/tools and educating ourselves on the necessary...

Here's a website to check out: http://toool.us/