BILL NUMBER: S8996
SPONSOR: LIU
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 defines who Is and Is not a squatter
Section 2 provides the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Recent reports of squatters who take over private property in New York
underscore the need to add strength and clarity to New York State hous-
ing laws. Squatters, who occupy real property without title, right or
permission of the owner, owner's agent, or another person entitled to
possession of the property or building, do not have the same rights and
protections as lawful tenants, occupants or owners. Although squatting
cases remain rare, squatters are intruders who may have scammed their
way into private property. Squatters are subject to arrest and landlords
can lock them out without court process at any point.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately after becoming law