Mayor Eric Adams addresses bill to change NYC squatter’s rights
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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Mayor Eric Adams joined PIX11 Morning News Friday to discuss a new City Council bill to change squatter’s rights in New York City.
It only takes 30 days to gain squatter rights in New York, according to the state’s Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §711. Councilwoman Susan Zhuang said she’s going to introduce a bill to require police to keep records of squatting complaints.
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Adams on Friday appeared to support the legislation.
“I don’t believe a person should be in someone’s home and stay there without contributing to what it costs to be in that home,” the mayor said. “I’m going to look at the bill, but in concept, I think they’re moving in the right direction.”
Adams also spoke on youth gun violence, the mental health crisis in New York City, and collaboration between the NYPD and ICE in tackling migrant crimes.
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Charline Charles is a digital journalist from Brooklyn who has covered local news along with culture and arts in the New York City area since 2019. She joined PIX11 News in 2022. See more of her work here.
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