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Apr 22, 2024 · STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Bipartisan support of changing squatters’ rights grew around the state, including on Staten Island where State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/Southern Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R-East Shore/South Brooklyn) pushed for new rules.
Apr 23, 2024 · NEW YORK (WABC) -- Governor Kathy Hochul signed a portion of the New York State budget Monday morning that will change the way tenants are defined in state law. Lawmakers say it will make it...
Apr 28, 2024 · STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Opportunistic squatters have long been a worry for New York property owners, but a portion of the 2024 state budget promises to change that, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday.
Apr 26, 2024 · Following a sharp increase in squatter cases across New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into effect on Tuesday a new law limiting the rights of squatters. But squatters still have legal protections, and dealing with one should be done with caution and legal guidance.
New York allows squatters to potentially gain legal ownership of a property through adverse possession after occupying it continuously for 10 years for properties with a record owner and 30 years for properties deemed abandoned with no identifiable owner.
Mar 21, 2024 · In New York, squatters have rights after 30 days. That means the property owner can't change the locks on them, can't remove their belongings, and can't cut off the utilities. If they do, the...
Squatters' rights in New York City provide extensive protections to individuals who occupy properties without permission. These rights require landlords to follow strict legal processes for eviction, which often results in lengthy and costly proceedings.
Apr 1, 2024 · Landlords in New York have been trying for years to roll back many provisions of the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protections Act, using the argument that it impinged on their...
Mar 27, 2024 · ALBANY, N.Y. -- A bipartisan package of bills to crack down on squatters was unveiled in Albany on Wednesday. The legislation aims to propose stricter laws and expedited eviction processes. "Our...
Apr 11, 2024 · There’s a fight to stop squatters across New York, as state lawmakers are working on a crackdown that aims to protect homeowners and their property. How might the plan work? NBC New...
