Squatters took over her Airbnb property. She fought back and wants others to do the same

An Airbnb host in Southern California, Grace Young, faced a squatter takeover of her property after a guest was removed for violating rules. The squatters claimed legal tenancy under California law and demanded $30,000 to leave, prompting Young to hire a specialized squatter removal company. Law enforcement classified the issue as a civil matter, leaving Young to pursue legal eviction processes.