If you are interested in making use of disused and abandoned buildings
or in living rent free then check out the guide at
www.geocities.com/squattersguide. It contains information on how to find
empty properties, get into them and turn them into homes. It also has
legal information about squatting in Victoria.
WHAT IS SQUATTING?
Squatting is the act of making use of empty, disused and abandoned
property. It allows people who cannot otherwise afford to rent or
purchase a house or building to put an empty one to productive use.
WHY SQUAT?
Because it is obscene for thousands of properties to lie empty when
there are people homeless or struggling to pay the rent. Because
Ministry of Housing waiting lists are too long. Because you are sick of
dealing with arsehole landlords and real estate agents who want to know
everything about you and who hassle you whenever you are late with rent,
but have no problem making you wait weeks or months for simple repairs
to be done. Because no one should be getting rich by forcing others to
pay for the simple necessity of shelter. Because you want some control
over your living and working space. Because housing is a basic human
right and sometimes you have to take action to assert your rights.
HOW TO GO ABOUT SQUATTING?
Check out the site at www.geocities.com/squattersguide
If reading this in Melbourne listen to the Squatters & Unwaged Workers
Airwaves. Fridays on Radio 3CR 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
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