Squatting refers to the act of occupying a piece of unused or abandoned property without the owner's permission. In Tennessee, as in other states in the United States, there are laws that protect tenants and property owners in case of a dispute. However, the laws related to squatter's rights are not as clearly defined, and that can be problematic for both parties involved in the dispute. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the squatters rights in tennessee laws and what property owners can do to protect themselves.