New York resident says squatters are still being allowed to take over properties
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The squatter at this home has a car, uses the property owner’s water to wash his car, he’s using his electricity to run a business out of a van, to power his TV in the vehicle
The homeless man squatting doing all this can’t be removed
This is a real and frustrating problem in New York
After 30 days of occupancy, squatters could claim tenant-like rights even without permission or a lease
To remove these people, Police often still demand court orders to avoid liability or mistakes. Court delays are common
Here’s the crazy part
Self-help is illegal. Owners cannot change locks, shut off utilities like water and electricity, or remove belongings without risking arrest for “unlawful eviction”
The homeless man squatting doing all this can’t be removed
This is a real and frustrating problem in New York
After 30 days of occupancy, squatters could claim tenant-like rights even without permission or a lease
To remove these people, Police often still demand court orders to avoid liability or mistakes. Court delays are common
Here’s the crazy part
Self-help is illegal. Owners cannot change locks, shut off utilities like water and electricity, or remove belongings without risking arrest for “unlawful eviction”
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