Squatters' Rights: Bad Policy Leads to Bad Public Safety

Homeowners from around the state have reported in-stances where their unoccupied homes, often on the market for sale, are being used as free lodging for opportunistic squatters who know how to abuse our laws. Legitimate, legal renters facing financial hardship deserve assistance when need-ed, but gi...

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Published inThe Business Journal - Central New York Vol. 39; no. 15; p. 25
Main Author Barclay, Will
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Syracuse Central New York Business Journal 15.04.2024
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Private property
Trespassing
New York
United States > US
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Summary:Homeowners from around the state have reported in-stances where their unoccupied homes, often on the market for sale, are being used as free lodging for opportunistic squatters who know how to abuse our laws. Legitimate, legal renters facing financial hardship deserve assistance when need-ed, but giving thieves a free pass to in-vade and occupy a home for sale doesn't serve the public interest. When enough homeowners and landlords leave the state, those looking for a place to live or rent will have a much harder time, thanks to these awful policies. ¦ William (Will) A. Barclay, 55, Republican, is the New York Assembly minority leader and represents the 120th New York Assembly District, which encompasses all of Oswego County, as well as parts ofjefferson and Cayuga counties.