By Saratoga Standard |
Mar 27, 2024
Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) has taken a firm stance against the increasing threat of squatters infiltrating New York neighborhoods. Recent incidents, such as the tragic murder of a New York woman by squatters and the unjust arrest of another woman for changing locks on her property occupied by squatters, have prompted the introduction of Assembly Bill 6894. This bill aims to combat the issue by adding "squatting" to the definition of criminal trespass, giving landlords legal recourse to remove unauthorized occupants from their properties.According to Simpson,...