2024 NY state budget defines squatters; legal expert Daniel Phillips suggests additional guidelines and a dedicated court for expedited proceedings.
New York's 2024 state budget established a definition of squatters as individuals who occupy property without permission. Legal expert Daniel Phillips argues that while this definition is a step forward, it doesn't enhance existing laws. He recommends clearer guidelines for homeowners on actions against squatters, including police removal and self-help measures, and proposes a dedicated courtroom for squatter cases to expedite legal proceedings for landlords.
October 05, 2024
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