04/23/2024
IT`S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!
In response to recent reports of squatters who take over private property in New York, State Senator John Liu and Assembly Member Ron Kim introduced legislation, S8996/ A9772, on Monday that will add strength and clarity to New York State’s housing laws by adding the definition of squatter.
Including this definition in real property law will help to distinguish legal renters from those who unlawfully intrude and take over property. It also defines squatters as those without legal rights to the premises they occupy.
The legislation identifies the term “squatter” as one who enters onto a property or building without title, right, or permission, and therefore is not subject to the same rights and protections of lawful tenants, occupants or owners. This legislation also makes it clear that squatters do not get any rights or protections even after 30 days.