Squatting -legally known as usurpation of real estate-is a growing concern in Spain, especially in large cities such as Barcelona or Madrid. If you are faced with a squatting situation, it is key to act quickly and within the legal framework. In this article we explain what the law says, how it differs from trespassing and what steps you should take to recover your property. What is the crime of usurpation? Article 245 of the Penal Code regulates…