Squatters articles
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Accused squatter rented out rooms in owner's house
An update to the story on the Queens homeowner that was arrested after confronting an accused squatter.
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New proposed city law would track squatter problem
A series of 7 On Your Side Investigations sparked changes to squatter laws statewide but some lawmakers say there is more work to be done.
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New York Homeowner Arrested After Changing Locks When Finding 'Squatters'
A homeowner in New York found themselves removed from property they own and placed under arrest after changing the locks when they found people that they did not know occupying the home.Though the homeowner is now not facing any charges, the incident paints a picture of the difficulties faced by law enforcement and homeowners in "squatter" cases in New York.According to the Queens District Attorney, Adele Andaloro inherited the home from her father and she says it was unoccupied when she visited...