Salvini proposes to expedite evictions of all illegally occupied homes
The Italian government, through its Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, is advancing a legal initiative to drastically accelerate the process of recovering invaded properties. The central proposal is to eliminate the legal distinction that currently protects the occupier's primary residence, equating all abusive occupations as a crime with immediate eviction. 🏠⚖️
Changing the current legislation on occupation
Current Italian law makes it very difficult for a property owner to recover their home if those occupying it without permission use it as their main residence. Salvini's reform aims to remove this obstacle, arguing that the right to property must be defended absolutely, without exceptions based on the invader's personal situation. This modification will be included in the next security decree that the Executive is preparing.
Key points of the reform:- Eliminate special protection for the illegal occupier's primary residence.
- Classify any abusive occupation as a crime, allowing a faster judicial response.
- Provide full legal certainty to property owners to recover their assets.
The right to private property must be defended for any property, without exceptions. It is a necessary step to restore order and trust.
Objectives and reactions to the initiative
According to Salvini and the government, the ultimate goal is twofold: on one hand, to protect property effectively, and on the other, to stimulate the rental market in the medium and long term. The logic is that if owners have guarantees of being able to recover their homes, they will be encouraged to rent out those that are empty, increasing supply. 🏘️➡️📈
Consequences and debate generated:- Celebration by property owners' associations, who see a solution to a persistent problem.
- Concern among some sectors over the social impact and the courts' capacity to handle a possible massive increase in cases.
- The decree still needs to be drafted and approved, so its final content could undergo adjustments.
A step within a broader policy
This measure is not isolated but is part of a broader governmental policy to strengthen security and law enforcement. The Executive argues that it addresses a problem that is both social and public order related. The effectiveness of the reform will depend on its final implementation and how the courts manage the new express procedures it aims to create. The debate between property defense and consideration of social circumstances remains open. 🤔⚖️