'Could This Happen To Me?' Docuseries Shows How Squatters Find Loopholes To Live In A Home For Free

Business'Could This Happen To Me?' Docuseries Shows How Squatters Find Loopholes To Live In A Home For FreeByForbesTV,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 11:34am EDTA video of a Queens woman’s 2024 arrest sparked national outrage after going viral— she was attempting to protect her home, a place that was in her family for years, from a squatter who had changed the locks and was illegally leasing out the rooms to make a profit. Stories like this one, where squatters found ways to game the system, exploit the law, and live in someone else’s home for free, are featured in the new series, “Squatters: Get the F*** Out of My House.” John Henshaw, an executive producer of the docuseries, joined “Forbes True Crime’ to discuss. Watch the full interview above. Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions