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Posted on 03/20/2024 12:45:10 AM PDT by Morgana
Two vigilantes have showed up to evict three brazen squatters who are living at a New York City home after its owner was arrested after she tried to remove them.
Adele Andaloro inherited her family's home, located in Flushing, Queens, but she was left aghast when squatters moved into her childhood home last month.
Andaloro confronted the squatters herself - and was subsequently arrested when one of the men inside called the police on her for changing the locks.
The furious homeowner, who had been in the process of selling the home, said: 'I'm really fearful that these people are going to get away with stealing my home.'
She also shared her fear that by the time authorities look into the matter, it may be more than 30 days since they moved in. Crucially, squatters in New York have rights after occupying a residence for more than a month.
According to neighbors, the unruly squatters have been seen and heard carrying out home renovations inside the Queens property.
On Tuesday afternoon, two men pulled their black truck into the driveway of Andaloro's home looking for the brazen occupants.
'We are looking to get this guy out,' said the unidentified man, who appeared agitated and was dressed in a black 'Trump' t-shirt. He said: 'I am here to talk to him.
'I want to see why he is here.'
One of the neighbors on the block, who saw what transpired, said 'holy c**p,' and said she had no idea that the squatter issue was causing so much backlash.
Many of the neighbors are baffled by the ordeal - and say they want to know how the squatters gained access into the house in the first place.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
At any moment, squatters could move into two of my “second homes”.
Keep in mind that the system is designed to protect the criminals.
Florida House Bill 621: I need to keep an eye on this.
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