“This is the 14th edition of the Squatters Handbook, dated October 2016. Much has changed since the last one and we are still finding our way around soe of the issues, and we’ve tried to do things a bit differently. Your feedback and experience is very welcome to help produce future editions.

This edition is dedicated to the memory of Daniel Gauntlett, who died on the 25th February 2013 of hypothermia outside an empty building, having been spoken to by police about squatting. How many others have died on the streets when they could be using an otherwise empty property?

Advisory Service for Squatters (ASS) is an unpaid collective who have been running a daily advice service for squatters and other homeless people for over 40 years. Donations and volunteers always welcome.

This handbook is anti-copyright: it may only be reprinted in whole or part, credited to ASS, by non-profit organisations. Others must ask.

Much of the information is particular to England and Wales, and is biased toward London – and is based largely on our collective experience, so we are always grateful for feedback/criticism on this handbook or our advice.”

Published by Advisory Service for Squatters, Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX