The police arrived swiftly, their presence causing the squatters to step back in surprise. As the officers approached the door, Vernon stepped out and explained in an authoritative voice, “These people have been trespassing on my property.”
The squatters shouted in protest, “No, we have the lease paper! We live here!” The officers turned to the squatters, who were still fuming but now visibly nervous. “Do you have any legal right to be here?” one officer asked them.