There have been numerous high-profile cases in recent months of squatters taking over vacant homes and land in the U.S., often capitalizing on situations where the original owners have died or fallen into foreclosure. In many cases, authorities are unable to immediately determine if the occupants are legitimate tenants or squatters, leaving property owners with no choice but to pursue lengthy and expensive civil court proceedings, according to Fox News. But it isn’t simply an American problem. Squatting in the U.K. has also become a major issue, and a recent high-profile case has shown how no …