Suspected Squatters Take Over City of Industry RV Storage Lot Amid Eviction Efforts

Escalating Situation at RV Storage Lot

• 🏠 A group of suspected squatters are accused of taking over an RV storage lot in the City of Industry, with the situation described as "completely out of control" by the property manager.
• 📅 The issue has escalated significantly since November, with individuals moving into RVs and living on the property for the past two years.

Property Conditions and Business Impact

• 🗑️ Piles of garbage are accumulating, forcing local businesses to remove and dump it themselves.
• 🔥 Employees report daily fires, sometimes getting out of control, due to people living in the RVs, especially during colder nights.
• ⚠️ Several RVs have been damaged, broken, or set on fire, posing a risk to nearby vehicles.

Legal and Official Response

• ⚖️ Supervisor Hilda Solis stated the issue is a private dispute between property owners and private parties, as the city does not own the site.
• 📜 The property owner initiated legal proceedings and obtained a judgment for possession, with an eviction order issued.
• ⏳ A coordinated eviction is expected to occur within the next couple of days.

Complex Ownership and Occupancy

• 🚗 The lot is rented to Black Series for RV parking, but individuals are reportedly paying someone to stay in these RVs.
• 🔑 This arrangement leads occupants to believe they have a right to remain on the property, despite the eviction order.