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”
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