And speaking of mansions, squatters have reportedly seized a home in Beverly Hills, right up the road from LeBron James, and he's apparently pretty peeved about it. But it's not just LeBron who's being affected; apparently, many affluent residents in California are growing concerned with the squatting problem occurring in their state.
Well, hate to break it to you, Cali folk, but you reap what you sow.
From Western Journal:
As basketball star Lebron James is building his multi-million dollar estate in Beverly Grove Place, neighboring celebrities such as Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, it’s also neighboring a mansion-turned-party-house that’s run by squatters.
As basketball star Lebron James is building his multi-million dollar estate in Beverly Grove Place, neighboring celebrities such as Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, it’s also neighboring a mansion-turned-party-house that’s run by squatters.
As Los Angeles Magazine reports, the $4.5 million estate at 1316 Beverly Grove has been turned into an illegitimate business, hosting parties and charging large entry fees to attendants.
Listing agent John A. Woodward IV claims the operation is run by “a very sophisticated criminal ring of squatters” who he believes are earning upwards of $30,000 a month with their fees.
The property has seen an interesting history, previously being owned by Dr. Munir Uwaydah who was accused of hiring a hitman to kill his girlfriend and is currently on the run.
As such, it’s currently in possession of the criminal court after being seized, which maintains the upkeep of the property with taxpayer money.
