I think the Sheriff is wrong. ALL deals having to do with property must be in writing, not verbal. Ortiz’ contract is verbal and also is to fix up the house not to live in it. So, he is wrong on two accounts it is verbal and gives him no living rights on the property. He is committing criminal trespass and that is not a civil matter. Dam law enforcement doesn’t even know the laws anymore, but they sure know how to use force against innocent people. The old protect and serve is really out the window when these people who own the property need their property protected but the sheriff refuses.
You may or may not be correct about that, but as a practical matter if the Sheriff doesn't want to do his job, you don't have a lot of recourse. I suppose you could start a recall petition....
when the owners contact the sheriff with a complaint and then the quarters have no contract or lease agreement, they should be arrested immediately and their goods impounded.
Trouble is the home owner is way far away and likely can not afford the cost and can not get the leave from his unit to return and file the complaints necessary.
Nope...