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Podcast: Rants & Gems Real Estate Podcast
Episode: Rants and Gems #160 How a Short-Term Rental Turned Into a Squatter Nightmare in D.C.
Description: A D.C. homeowner rented her property for what was supposed to be a short-term stay — and ended up locked out of her own home.In this video, we break down the full saga involving homeowner Rochanne Douglas and occupant Shadija Romero, after a D.C. judge ruled that Romero does not have tenancy rights and upheld the agreement requiring her to leave the property.According to reports, a local D.C. law grants full tenant rights after just 30 days of occupancy. Douglas alleges that this loophole was exploited, allowing the occupant to remain in th...