Squatters Allegedly Occupying Realty-Owned Homes In Georgia, Sparking Violent Night Fights, Massive Parties, And A Community Left In Disarray

Squatters have reportedly taken up residence in a suburban Atlanta home owned by a rent-to-own real estate firm, sparking disturbances that have left the neighborhood in disarray. 

This alleged takeover in South Fulton's Villas at Camp Creek has reportedly turned peaceful nights into chaotic scenes. Mykah Richard, a member of the community's homeowners association, told Fox Atlanta that the squatters' presence had escalated issues in the area. 

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"We've had very aggressive fights in the middle of the night. We've had large parties, liquor bottles, and trash being left in our community," Richard explained. Other HOA concerns have also emerged, with incidents of dogs roaming off-leash among the disturbances.

South Fulton police have confirmed they responded to reports of squatting at a residence on Kiram Terrace last month. According to a police spokesperson, officers cited an individual on Sept. 25, 2024, at 116 Kiram Terrace Southwest for squatting, initiating a case now winding its way through the court system. 

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Just days later, on October 5, officers were called back to the same location, resulting in citations for two additional individuals reportedly squatting on the property. 

Police disclosed that residents had reported the squatters occupying the home for the past year and a half, compounding community frustrations. However, the police department clarified that eviction is not within their jurisdiction, as the Fulton County Marshal's Office handles these actions.

This isn't the first instance of squatting at this address. According to authorities, the property has experienced a series of unauthorized occupancies, with a previous eviction carried out in May to remove individuals who had been residing there since October 2023. 

Another eviction occurred last summer, but as recently as late August, new squatters allegedly moved into the property, continuing the cycle. "It's a problem, and it's at this same location," Richard emphasized, underscoring the community's frustration.

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Records from Fulton County indicate that the home is owned by Divvy Homes, a company offering a rent-to-own program that some residents suspect has inadvertently opened the door to misuse. Fox News Digital has attempted to reach Divvy Homes for comment multiple times, but no response has been provided. 

Real estate experts say squatting generally happens when individuals unlawfully take possession of a property, typically under two scenarios. As explained by Daniel Phillips, a real estate litigation partner at Belkin, Burden, and Goldman law firm, the first situation involves a foreclosure in which a property is abandoned. 

The second, often more problematic scenario, involves fraudulent activity, where a person uses a fake identity to rent a property, only to cease paying rent.

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