Washington D.C. Squatter Refuses to Leave Airbnb, Ends up Staying for Nearly a Year: ‘Why Is Squatter Rights Even a Thing?’

D.C. Squatter Shadija Romero Evicted from Airbnb

A Washington, D.C. woman who was accused of squatting in an Airbnb for 10 months has been evicted. At a hearing on Thursday, December 11, a judge ruled Shadija Romero

Judge Orders Immediate Removal of Shadija Romero in High-Profile DC Squatter Case

A District of Columbia judge ruled Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, that Shadija Romero has no legal tenancy rights in a Northwest D.C. home and can be removed immediately, ending a weeks-long standoff that has gripped the city and exposed glaring holes in local housing law. Superior Court Judge Yvonne Williams upheld a prior agreement Romero signed to vacate the property, rejecting her claim to remain as a tenant. The ruling means the homeowner can now…

Washington D.C. Squatter Refuses to Leave Airbnb, Ends up Staying for Nearly a Year: ‘Why Is Squatter Rights Even a Thing?’

A woman in Washington, D.C., rented an Airbnb for a month and, shockingly, decided to stay a while longer. The now-infamous squatter ended up staying at the property, without paying, for nearly a year. The owner of the property, however, appears to have had the last laugh. @squatter_squad PART 3: The property owner speaks out. The “Airbnb guest from hell” in Washington, D.C. refers to a highly publicized 2025 case where a guest, Shadija Romero,…