Squatting syndicates are defined by Republic Act No. 7279 as groups engaged in the business of squatter housing for profit. Their methods often involve targeting large, idle lands, dividing them, and selling “rights” using fraudulent documents. They may also collect “rent” from informal settlers. These groups are often led by “professional squatters,” individuals with sufficient income who choose to occupy land illegally or who have previously misused government housing.
squatting syndicate refers to an organized group of individuals who illegally occupy or take control of land or buildings that they do not own, usually without the permission of the rightful owner. These groups often target vacant, idle, or disputed properties and deliberately place settlers or occupants on them to establish physical possession.
Their main purpose is to earn money from the illegal occupation. They collect fees, rent, or “membership payments” from the people they allow to stay on the property, even though they have no legal right to it. In many cases, they mislead occupants by claiming that the land is legal, will eventually be titled, or will be awarded to them by the government.
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