In a shocking display of lawlessness and disregard for private property rights, a group of squatters has taken over a home in Flushing, Queens, leaving the rightful homeowner to fight for her property. Adele Andaloro, who inherited the $1 million home from her parents, was recently arrested on her own property after attempting to change the locks.
The story began when Andaloro decided to put the home on the market last month, only to discover that squatters had moved in and changed the locks. This blatant intrusion on her property rights has left Andaloro feeling frustrated and helpless. “It’s enraging,” she told ABC 7. “It’s not fair that I, as the homeowner, have to be going through this.”
During an interview with ABC 7, Andaloro and the film crew entered the home, where they found the alleged squatters using her belongings. Andaloro confronted the intruders and demanded that they leave her property. However, the situation quickly escalated when the men called 911 on Andaloro as she called a locksmith to change the locks.
Police arrived on the scene and questioned the alleged squatters, but due to New York City law, which allows individuals to claim squatters rights if they have lived in a home for more than 30 days, the police were unable to immediately remove them. Andaloro, armed with the property’s deed, was able to convince the police to escort the men off the property for their failure to provide proof of residency.
However, the ordeal was far from over. Just minutes after the locks were changed, a man claiming to be on a lease for the home barged in, accompanied by another man who had been escorted off the property earlier. The police informed Andaloro that she would have to take the matter to court and promptly arrested her for unlawful eviction.
The situation highlights the glaring loopholes in the system that allow squatters to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. It is simply unacceptable that individuals can claim squatters rights after just 30 days, leaving homeowners like Andaloro to endure an arduous legal battle to reclaim their own property.
Andaloro is now in the process of filing for eviction in landlord-tenant court. However, the sad reality is that eviction cases in New York City can take an average of 20 months to be resolved. This means that Andaloro will have to endure a lengthy and costly legal battle just to regain control of her own home.
This case is not an isolated incident. Squatting has become a growing problem in New York City, with numerous high-profile cases of squatters taking over homes and exploiting legal loopholes to remain in the properties. It is clear that urgent action is needed to protect the rights of homeowners and ensure that those who unlawfully occupy properties face swift and decisive consequences.
The government, under the leadership of President Biden and the Democrats, must take a strong stance against squatters and enact legislation that closes the loopholes that allow them to claim squatters rights. Additionally, law enforcement agencies must be empowered to swiftly remove squatters from properties and hold them accountable for their actions.
It is time for the government to prioritize the rights of law-abiding citizens over those who seek to exploit the system for their own gain. Adele Andaloro and countless other homeowners deserve to have their property rights protected, and it is the responsibility of the Biden administration and the Democrats to ensure that justice is served.
