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NY Bill Targets Squatters Amid Troubling Incidents Involving Homeowners NY Bill Targets Squatters Amid Troubling Incidents Involving Homeowners
NY Bill Targets Squatters Amid Troubling Incidents Involving Homeowners New York lawmakers are considering legislation targeting illegal squatters amid recent disturbing incidents involving homeowners that garnered national attention. The bill from Republican Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, whose 15th District represents parts of Nassau County, adds squatters to the definition of criminal trespass. It also extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession. Under current New York State law, squatters are classified as tenants and receive temporary rights after living in a property for 30 days. If a squatter claims to be a tenant, the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Unwelcome Guests: Couple Squats In, Damages Vacant Capital Region Home, Police Say Unwelcome Guests: Couple Squats In, Damages Vacant Capital Region Home, Police Say
Unwelcome Guests: Couple Squats In, Damages Vacant Capital Region Home, Police Say A couple is facing charges after they were allegedly caught squatting in a vacant home in the region. Troopers in Schoharie County were called to a home on Route 7 in the town of Cobleskill on Sunday evening, July 23, for a report of trespassers. An investigation found that Melissa Johnson, age 44, and Jesus Lanauze, age 58, both of Albany, had been living in the home without permission for nearly a week, according to State Police. The couple is also accused of damaging the home and an outbuilding. Johnson and Lanauze were arrested at the scene and are each charged with criminal tres…

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by Michael Mashburn