During that time, says Hadidian, the landlord should evict the squirrel and reclaim the contested property. If a squirrel moves into your house, evict it in a humane way. Generally, squirrels burrow into the home 15 feet up and higher, says Hadidian. So, start looking for holes and cracks along the soffit, the exposed undersurface where the eaves of your house meet the roof line. Block off the holes with hardware cloth.
Verification is trickier.
If the squirrel returns, it may be an indication that young squirrels are trapped inside. If so, remove the patch and apply a commercial pepper spray to the area. You can also drive off the squirrels with music. Try placing a transistor radio near the nest. Once the squirrel is gone, says Hadidian, it's time to fix your house permanently.