Man who refused to pay mortgage for 15 years is granted 'squatters' rights'Posted: 8 months ago by AutumnLotus A failed businessman who has paid nothing towards a mortgage on his home for more than 15 years, had the debt wiped out by senior judges. Djabar Babai was told he had effectively acquired "squatter's rights" over his £250,000 detached home, as his dispute with his mortgage lender has dragged on for so long. Comments: 9 Score: [-] 348 [+].