New York State is grappling with a significant squatter issue, with homeowners reporting severe disruptions including property destruction and unauthorized occupancy. A Brooklyn neighborhood, Dyker Heights, has been particularly affected, with video evidence shown by AliBaumanTV depicting squatters causing havoc. This situation has prompted a legislative response, with State Sen. Mario Mattera and Assembly member Ed Flood introducing legislation, reported by Inman and NEWSMAX, aimed at simplifying the process for property owners to remove squatters. The proposed bill allows property owners to assert there is no lease through a simple form, enabling them to order the occupants removed. However, concerns have been raised about the potential misuse of this legislation, particularly its impact on domestic violence victims. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed support for the squatter legislation. The issue has sparked a broader debate on squatters' rights and the balance between protecting property owners and not enabling criminal behavior. One NYC landlord was forced to spend $100K to boot squatters, as lawmakers push for law changes.
NYC landlord forced to spend $100K to boot squatters, as lawmakers push for law changes https://t.co/MlM3I82xXz https://t.co/xdVbh4QLqF
It was great sitting down with John Burnett, Betsy McCaughey, and Joe Imperatrice to discuss the epidemic of squatters in New York City and the laws that protect them. New York City is the city where criminals are protected and law-abiding citizens are ignored. The newest… https://t.co/W4bBz5Qjma
"We're talking about very bad actors. We're talking about criminals." @InnaVernikov joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss squatters rights in New York City. https://t.co/W5KX6NbMcv
Million-dollar Brooklyn home torched by squatters… https://t.co/tR32QYcQxF
Unreal! Million-dollar Brooklyn home torched by squatters… https://t.co/06POEu0HIC
A simple proposed bill re squatters: property owner asserts on a simple form there is no lease. With that, they can order the occupants removed. The former occupants can then in turn try to prove that the property owner lied. If they prove he did, the state Takes the property.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he supports squatter legislation https://t.co/9SZiDQB44r https://t.co/51Z2lLr3hE
New York lawmakers are desperately seeking to change policies to end squatting in private homes. NEWSMAX's Sarah Williamson reports. https://t.co/jzu9gZbWRp
New York State Sen. Mario Mattera and Assembly member Ed Flood introduced new legislation last week that aims to make it easier for property owners to remove squatters from their land. https://t.co/XHEwFfhqhx
LAW & ORDER: Blue state uses Republican tactics to put squatters on notice with 'aggressive' proposal to kick them out. https://t.co/fAOsuw1ZLV https://t.co/nkZIGmY8gq
Please take a moment to ponder what so-called “ squatters rights”says about the direction our city, state and country is heading towards today. N.Y., like many states, has granted lawbreakers who enter other people’s homes when they are away or have passed away the right to… https://t.co/aePonqjGOd
Please take a moment to ponder what so-called “ squatters rights”says about the direction our city, state and country is heading toward today. N.Y., like many states, has granted lawbreakers who enter other people’s homes when they are away or have passed away the right to… https://t.co/aePonqjGOd
Owner of NYC home that went up in flames says he can't get rid of squatters who 'have more rights' than him https://t.co/R4oBxwIApl
State lawmakers are one step away from approving legislation designed to make it easier for property owners to get squatters out of their homes. But a key Democrat lawmaker said she fears the proposed fix could be used to force DV victims from their homes. https://t.co/zDdqvHzzLu
Blue state squatters put on notice with 'aggressive' law and order bill: 'People are getting killed' https://t.co/xE3ijjEdvZ
We believe in private property rights. Squatters are trespassers at best, thieves at worst. Their defenders and enablers are socialists. https://t.co/aX0jjFHyji
“Squatters” should not have rights.
New video shows alleged squatters wreaking havoc on a Brooklyn neighborhood, destroying property and sneaking through fences. @AliBaumanTV spoke to neighbors on Monday in Dyker Heights who said the police appear powerless to help. https://t.co/9f1kKlNzyr
New York homeowners made HOMELESS by squatters. "The squatters turned off the hot water" "And then reported that they had no hot water" "It's $250 fine per day" "I'm not getting any rent" "I'm paying for the gas and the electric every month" 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/EPWAIG7fPM