A lawyer warns about a method squatters use in Spain to break into homes: "The police can't kick them out."

One of the main concerns for Spaniards regarding housing is squatting. In Spain, this phenomenon can be particularly problematic, as the laws are not always strict against those who practice it, and legal proceedings can drag on for years.

Attorney Miguel Ángel Mejías, known for sharing legal advice on social media, spoke on this topic. In one of his most recent TikTok videos, he explained a common method some squatters use to protect themselves legally when breaking into a home.

According to Mejías, this method is known as "the pizza trick" and is often used in second homes. Days or weeks before moving into the house, squatters place a takeout order and provide the address of the apartment they plan to occupy. Since they haven't moved in yet, they pick up the food at the entrance and keep the receipt.

That receipt later becomes supposed proof of residency. "After weeks or months, when the owner realizes the situation and calls the police, the squatters present the pizza receipts along with a fake lease," Mejías explains in his video.

With this documentation, it's no longer considered a flagrant crime, and the police can't act immediately. "Therefore, since it's not a flagrant crime, the police can't immediately evict them, forcing the owner to take legal action," the lawyer adds.

But is it possible to prevent these cases? To prevent these types of incidents, Mejías recommends installing security cameras, acting quickly at any sign, and keeping receipts to prove the house wasn't rented. This reduces the opportunity for squatters to take advantage of these tricks.