Squatters, fake leases, and building hijacking

Grand Strand Home Watch · Sep 10, 2026

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The reality on vacant properties

Squatters, fake “leases,” and building hijacking are not urban legends — they are real risks for empty second homes. Scammers list vacant houses, collect rent, or move in while owners are away.

How scheduled visits help

Regular home watch checks look for unauthorized activity, forced entry, and baselines that do not match the property’s normal state. If we see something, we report it immediately.

Owner control

Home watch documents and notifies. Eviction, legal action, and title remedies belong with you and your counsel. We help you initiate next steps with your approval.

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Need eyes on your Grand Strand property?

If we see something, we report it immediately. Start a conversation about scheduled home watch.

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