After a series of 7 On Your Side Investigations that went viral, Mayor Eric Adams is speaking out in favor of legislation to help protect homeowners from squatters.
"A woman's home is her castle and I think it's imperative that we continue to protect that," said Adams on Tuesday.file new legislation"There was a reason squatter laws were put in place and I think people were starting to exploit what some of those reasons are," Adams said.
Two statewide bills have also been filed by Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz and Senator Mario Mattera that would allow police to intervene in cases instead of having to take squatters to housing court. Adams said he met with the City Council's Common Sense Caucus about protecting homeowners and said squatting in particular is a threat to minority communities.
"If we lose small property owners," the mayor said, "big developers are going to come in, we're going to lose the financial base of black and brown immigrant communities."Do you have an issue with a company that you haven't been able to resolve? If so, 7 On Your Side wants to help you! Fill out the form below or email your questions, issues, or story ideas by filling out the form below or by emailing
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