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Boarded to Built · Risk & Compliance

Understandyourexposure.Closethegaps.

Squatter intrusion, code enforcement, lien liability — the risks are real and compounding. Know exactly where your portfolio stands.

14%
Unmonitored Intrusion Rate
22%
The Hidden Liability

Squatter intrusion is the fastest-growing vacant property risk.

Squatter incidents increased 22% in the 24 months following the COVID moratorium expiration. In markets where foreclosure filings have spiked — Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Ohio lead the data — vacant property intrusion follows within 6–8 weeks of vacancy onset.
B2B Method
01 · Mitigate
Secure
the Asset
Board-up · Lock change · Documentation
02 · Monitor
AI-Driven
Reporting
Weekly GPS-verified inspections
03 · Monetize
Maximize Asset Value & Community
$1.3B+
Founder Transaction Record
98.2%
Lien Recovery Rate
90d
Pilot to Full Deployment
$15K
Average cost once squatters are inside
3–6 month removal timeline across active markets. Does not include remediation costs.
Fast
Response speed of our nationwide field network
From initial engagement call to first site assessment in metro markets.
22%
Increase in squatter incidents post-COVID moratorium
Based on court filing data across 14 active tracking states, 2023–2025.
Step 01

Initial Entry

Squatters identify targets through utility shutoffs, mail accumulation, and code violation notices posted on doors. Entry occurs within 14 days of visible vacancy in high-risk markets.

Step 02

Occupation Establishment

Utilities are reconnected illegally. Mattresses, furniture, and personal belongings establish "residency" evidence. Neighbors assume the property is occupied by new owners or renters.

Step 03

Legal Complication

Most jurisdictions require formal eviction process for occupants — even squatters. A 60–180 day timeline with court dates, sheriff's service, and appeal rights begins.

Step 04

Property Damage & Remediation

Departing squatters routinely damage plumbing, electrical systems, and structural elements. Average remediation cost: $18,000–$45,000 on top of legal removal costs.

B2B Compliance Intelligence
01 · Intelligence
Beautiboards™ & Compliance

Real-time property
intelligence.

Every engagement activates a live dashboard — municipal code compliance, structural verification, and fine mitigation in a single view.

✓Municipal Code Checklist
Complete
✓Structural Status: Verified
Active
✓Exterior Repairs Complete
Active
✓Vacant Property Compliance
Confirmed
✓Fine Mitigation Tracking
In Progress
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Utility Shutoff VisibilityMunicipal utility records are public in most states. Squatters cross-reference shutoff lists with Google Street View to identify targets.
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Code Violation PostingsExterior notice postings advertising municipal violations are read by squatters as "unmonitored property" signals.
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Overgrown LandscapingUncut grass and landscape overgrowth signal vacancy within 2–3 weeks. It is a primary squatter-target indicator.
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Unsecured Entry PointsStandard residential door locks are defeatable in seconds. Window and garage entry requires no tools in most older housing stock.
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No Neighbor CommunicationNeighbors who don't know who to contact report nothing. Boarded to Built registers a contact with adjacent properties immediately at engagement.
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No Inspection CadenceA property inspected once at foreclosure and checked again 60 days later can be fully occupied and legally complicated before re-inspection.

"The single most cost-effective decision in vacant property management is the one made before the squatter enters. Every dollar spent on prevention returns $15–$40 in avoided removal, legal, and remediation expense."

Boarded to Built Field Operations, 2024 Annual Analysis
The Operational Difference

The cost of not acting compounds monthly.

Without Boarded to Built

  • —No documented inspection record — liability exposure on every incident
  • —Squatter intrusion detected late, after legal right-to-notice attaches
  • —Code violations compound — fines, liens, and court dates mount
  • —Insurance claims without supporting documentation — delayed or denied
  • —No municipal compliance tracking — penalties assessed retroactively
  • —Condition decline invisible until relisting — price reductions at sale
  • —REO carrying costs unmanaged — $800–$2,400/month per property
  • —No exit pathway coordination — properties sit on balance sheet

With Boarded to Built

  • ✓GPS-timestamped inspection reports create legal-grade property record
  • ✓Squatter detection within first inspection cycle — same-day response
  • ✓Active code compliance tracking across 550+ jurisdictions
  • ✓Claim-ready documentation from day one — photos, condition grades, dates
  • ✓Vacant property ordinance monitoring with proactive compliance action
  • ✓Condition graded on 12-point scale — price supported at disposition
  • ✓Carrying cost audit and mitigation — utility coordination, tax monitoring
  • ✓Active JV and disposition pipeline — properties move to exit, not shelf
Jurisdiction Intelligence

550+ cities with active compliance exposure.

Vacant property registration ordinances have expanded across 42 states. Search your city to see your exact compliance tier, fee schedule, and exit requirements.
Tier I
Active Ordinance — Mandatory Registration & Inspection
Cities with active vacant property registration ordinances, mandatory inspection programs, and escalating fine schedules. Non-compliance results in accelerating daily fines.
Palm Springs, CA
Newark, NJ
Hayward, CA
Tier II
Proactive Compliance — Registration with Monitoring Requirements
Jurisdictions requiring registration and demonstrating proactive monitoring. Inspection cadence required to maintain registration status.
Seattle, WA
Minneapolis, MN
Tier III
High-Risk Markets — Active Code Enforcement Expansion
Major metros with active code enforcement expansion, increased fine schedules, and lien authority. Compliance risk is material and growing.
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Cleveland, OH
Baltimore, MD
Philadelphia, PA
Detroit, MI
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Tier IV
Emerging Compliance Markets — Ordinance in Development
Markets where vacant property ordinances are being drafted, debated, or recently enacted. Early engagement protects against retroactive compliance burden.
Nashville, TN
Durham, NC
Jackson, MS

Schedule a compliance briefing for your jurisdiction

Municipality-specific assessments, ordinance tracking, and fine-schedule analysis for institutional clients managing multi-jurisdictional portfolios.

Baltimore row houses — vacant property monitoring
Baltimore, MD — Tier III · Active Enforcement
Market Spotlight · Baltimore Row Houses

Baltimore has one of the highest concentrations of vacant row houses in the United States.

Baltimore's signature row house neighborhoods — Federal Hill, Sandtown-Winchester, Pigtown, and Patterson Park — contain thousands of vacant properties that sit within active Tier III enforcement zones. The city's DHCD can require a $2,500 maintenance bond and move properties into receivership if rehabilitation documentation is not filed on schedule.

B2B works directly with Baltimore property owners, banks, and municipal departments to maintain the field-grade documentation that prevents escalation — weekly inspections, condition records, and compliance filings organized for legal admissibility.

Baltimore Municipal Partnership →
15,000+
Vacant properties in Baltimore City limits
$2,500
Maintenance bond required per non-compliant owner
Tier III
Active enforcement expansion — receivership authority active
100%
B2B inspections field-verified — not satellite-only
Compliance Coverage

Is Your City Covered?

Over 550 U.S. cities have vacant property ordinances. Find out where your city stands — and what it means for your property.

550+
Cities with active ordinances
Across all 50 states
10+
States passed new squatter laws
FL, GA, TX, IN and more — 2023–2024
$15K
Avg. squatter removal cost
Legal fees, damage, lost rent
30 days
To establish occupancy status
In most U.S. jurisdictions
Begin the Conversation

Institutional clients deserve institutional responses.

Every inquiry is handled by a senior B2B team member — not a sales representative, not an automated response. We respond within one business day with a portfolio-specific briefing.

Sherman Oaks, CA · Baltimore, MD

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