U.S. — A new service "SquatBNB" has launched, aimed at helping potential squatters find the home of their dreams to take over.
"Far too often, squatters take over a new home without knowing the quality of amenities provided, or difficulties dealing with the host," said SquatBNB CEO Don Carmichael. "Our service will allow squatters to read reviews from other squatters who have stayed at a property and see honest feedback about what each home has to offer. We have millions of homes on our site, ready for immediate squatting -- and the best part is, it's absolutely free!"
According to the company, SquatBNB will allow squatters to write reviews and post photos from any home they have stayed in, as well as leaving a rating for the owner of a home. "Sadly, some homeowners can be difficult to communicate with on issues like utilities, or not wanting to give up their beds for the squatters," explained Carmichael. "Homeowners who consistently provide an excellent experience for squatters get ranked as 'SuperHosts'. However, the site is as much for homeowners having their houses taken over as it is for the squatters. Owners can also leave reviews about the people squatting in their home that other hosts will be able to read. Squatters who consistently achieve good rankings will be highlighted as 'SuperSquats', which helps them get access to more luxury properties."
At publishing time, the site had reportedly crashed as the office it was run out of had been taken over by squatters.