Massive RV parking lot in California city taken over by homeless squatters
Share and Follow

A massive luxury RV parking lot in City of Industry, California, has been taken over by homeless squatters.

The lot, which carries 130 campers worth $6.5 million, has become a crime-ridden homeless encampment over the past two years after a private party who bought the RVs abandoned the area, Fox 11 Los Angeles reported.

Videos of the scene show the parking lot riddled with massive piles of trash and one of the campers engulfed in flames.

Those who work and live nearby told the station that fires are a frequent occurrence at the lot, and that rampant crime, including robberies, has since plagued the surrounding area.

smoke billows from RV fire

Fires are a frequent occurrence at the RV lot, which has been taken over by homeless squatters in City of Industry, California. (Fox 11 Los Angeles)

The man who bought the new campers just left the RVs and has not paid rent in two years, Fox 11 reported, citing the property manager. 

Raymond Henderson, a man who works at a local meat market and stays in one of the campers, said the RV owner has come back in the past. He told Henderson that he could stay as a tenant for $300 a month. 

LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis said the property owner recently won a court order to remove the occupants after initiating legal proceedings to regain possession of the site last year. 

“Although the City does not own the site, this issue is a private dispute between the property owners and a private party,” Solis said in a statement. “While the County of Los Angeles does not have jurisdiction over land use matters in incorporated cities like the City of Industry, my office has been proactive in addressing concerns at the lot. To that end, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) will continue to conduct outreach this week.”

The property manager said it would cost $80,000 to clean up the trash, Fox 11 reported. Cleanup efforts will begin Wednesday and crews hope to have everyone out within two days, the station said. 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Man killed after firing at police during child custody exchange in quiet North Carolina suburb

Tragic Turn: Fatal Shooting at Child Custody Exchange Shakes Peaceful North Carolina Suburb

MINT HILL, N.C. (AP) — A tragic incident unfolded on Friday when…
Two killed in northern Israel terror attacks involving ramming, stabbing

Tragic Terror Strikes Northern Israel: Deadly Ramming and Stabbing Leave Two Dead

In a tragic series of terror attacks in northern Israel on Friday,…
Alleged DUI driver plows into Arizona Christmas parade, killing boy, 3

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Arizona Christmas Parade, Tragically Claims Life of 3-Year-Old Boy

A festive Christmas parade in a tranquil Arizona desert town turned tragic…
Lawyer for man accused in Tupac Shakur murder asks judge to toss evidence from search

Attorney for Suspect in Tupac Shakur Case Seeks Dismissal of Search Evidence

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Attorneys representing the man accused of murdering legendary…
US Nigeria strike: What to know about the ' Islamic State militants' targeted by President Donald Trump

U.S. Targets Islamic State Militants in Nigeria: Key Details on President Trump’s Recent Strike

ABUJA, Nigeria — Recent airstrikes by the United States targeting Islamic State…
Former Florida law enforcement officer accused of forcing 6-year-old underwater in hotel pool: report

Ex-Florida Police Officer Allegedly Submerges 6-Year-Old in Hotel Pool, Report Reveals

A former law enforcement officer, known for her talks to students about…
Chevy Chase came back from dead after 2021 heart scale and hospitalization

Chevy Chase’s Miraculous Comeback: From Heart Scare to Revival in 2023

Chevy Chase is candidly sharing details about a medical emergency that resulted…
Trump calls on DOJ to 'release all names' in Epstein files

Trump Urges DOJ to Disclose Complete List of Names in Epstein Files

Donald Trump has urged his Department of Justice to “release all names”…