Something needs to be done because the issue is getting worse.

They had also foundtenantsfor both rental units.

The broker proceeded to call the police and the homeowners to alert them of the situation.

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During that time, she says she was surrounded by several men who had emerged from the property.

They were trying to intimidate me, she said.

For Bardhi, the only solution for this situation was to change the locks again.

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

Only she was warned that the homeowners could get arrested if they did.

What did we do?

Despite the warning from the police, the homeowners went on to change the locks on the property.

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

They found whatever they could and threw it all together.

The lease they presented is ridiculous; signed on January 1 and starting January 1, he described.

Somebody broke into my house, and Im in court getting sued by them.

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

How can we be here?

How is this possible?

There have to be safety precautions in place.

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

The next scheduled court date is set to take place on April 5.

The couplestenantshavent been able to move in yet.

It could take years to evict someone who illegally broke into your house?

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

Wheres the law in that?

As in any courtroom, you never know which way its going to go.

Its scary if the judge decides for whatever reason to rule against us that day.

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

People said that the laws need to be less permissive when it comes to squatters

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home

“Where’s The Law?": Squatters Sue Couple After “Breaking Into” Their NY Home