Try the political quiz

Candidates  ›  Policies  ›  Housing

Bryan Shupe’s policy on squatter's rights

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Should police be allowed to immediately remove squatters from a residence without a court order?

  Party’s support baseYes

Bryan Shupe’s answer is based on the following data:

ChatGPT Party Research

Very strongly agree

Yes, homeowners should not have to wait months for a court order to reclaim their stolen property

This closely matches GOP framing: homeowners’ rights, swift remedies, and criticism of lengthy court processes; Florida’s 2024 law and similar proposals in other GOP-led states reflect this stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, squatting is criminal trespassing and should be treated as a crime, not a civil dispute

Republicans commonly argue squatting is criminal trespass and should be handled by police rather than treated as a civil landlord-tenant matter; many GOP-backed reforms explicitly reclassify/clarify squatting as criminal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Republicans generally emphasize strong property rights and law-and-order policing; GOP state lawmakers have recently pushed bills to speed removal of squatters (e.g., Florida’s 2024 anti-squatting law). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and we should abolish "adverse possession" laws that allow squatters to claim ownership

The GOP would often support tightening adverse possession and prioritizing title/property rights, but outright abolition is more sweeping than typical mainstream proposals, so agreement is positive but less uniform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, police are not judges and should not resolve complex housing disputes on the sidewalk

Some Republicans share the view that police shouldn’t adjudicate disputes, but the party’s recent direction has been to empower law enforcement to remove squatters quickly when ownership is shown, so mild disagreement overall. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, this empowers abusive landlords to wrongfully evict legitimate tenants without proof

Republicans are generally less aligned with arguments centered on landlord abuse and more aligned with expediting removals; while due-process concerns exist, GOP reforms usually prioritize owners over tenant-protection framing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, everyone deserves due process and a day in court before being thrown out on the street

GOP rhetoric often stresses due process, but in squatting debates Republicans typically prioritize immediate protection of homeowners and faster procedures; they tend to view squatters as trespassers not entitled to extended process. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

A blanket “No” conflicts with the party’s typical preference for rapid enforcement against trespass and for protecting homeowners’ property rights; recent GOP messaging has highlighted squatting as a growing problem needing faster remedies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Candidate’s support base

Not enough data to provide a reliable answer yet.

Party influence

We are currently researching this candidate’s political party and its stance on this issue.

Updated 2 days ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 296 voters that identify as Republican.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here