California Handyman Finds Way to Get Rid of Squatters

Trespassers took over his mother’s house in 2019, so he turned the tables on them. And his tactic has become a business.

(L) Flash Shelton wears a hat that says “Get Out.” (R) Homeowners in the process of removing squatters. Courtesy of Flash Shelton

Squatting can be a problem for some homeowners, according to Flash Shelton, a handyman and anti-squatting activist from Northern California. But he says he has found a solution.

Shelton said he successfully got his mother’s house back from a group of squatters in 2019. He has since turned his experience into a career, helping others facing similar situations.