The Michael Smerconish Program

Swords, Squatters, and the Law: When Property Rights Turn Vigilante

Guest host Danny Cevallos speaks with University of Tulsa law professor Mark Roark about a controversial Oakland company that removes squatters by exploiting legal gray areas. Their conversation explores the history of squatting, adverse possession, self-help eviction, and what these tactics reveal about modern housing policy, property rights, and the limits of lawful enforcement. The Michael Smerconish Program 01/09/26.