A squatter in Queens, NYC, who allegedly took over a $1 million property, was arrested after a standoff with the homeowner. The squatter, a repeat offender with prior convictions, rented out rooms in the house. The individual was released without bail after pleading not guilty to various charges. Following the incident, New York Governor signed a new squatter law, declaring that squatters are not recognized as tenants and do not have the same rights and protections. The law aims to prevent squatting by changing the definition of a tenant in New York State.
New York State changing definition of tenant to prevent squatting https://t.co/UjQvdRltiz
New York City FINALLY did it 🤯 They just signed a bill declaring that a squatter is NOT recognized as a tenant Therefore, they will no longer have the rights or the protections that a tenant does This was insane to start with, but glad they finally changed it 🍾 https://t.co/XVlZjsQify
Damn. Squatters rights? https://t.co/7fFQk0xyJ7
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Thank you, @QueensDAKatz, for taking decisive action on the recent squatter case in Queens and making it clear that illegally claiming someone else's home is not a right. Now, Albany must repeal the insanity of squatters' rights. Squatters have no rights. Period. https://t.co/Hr2UPcPeUw
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New York cracks down on the $1 million squatter: Queens illegal tenant who's been living rent-free without a care in the world for months is finally moved on https://t.co/9hJoof7DfG https://t.co/bEn4qJ9r1Y
"a repeat offender with burglary and narcotics convictions" ================== The Range Rover-driving squatter who allegedly took over a woman’s $1 million house in Queens and rented out rooms was cut loose without bail Thursday after pleading not guilty to a litany of charges.… https://t.co/YyIf1hvAAC
NYC squatter arrested after standoff with homeowner in 7OYS Investigation https://t.co/ybHBTeMrAL