Overview

• Local news channels in New York recommend 'No Trespassing' signs to deter squatters, highlighting the city's legal loophole that allows squatters to claim rights after 30 days.
• A series of high-profile squatting cases in New York has brought attention to the issue, with one homeowner arrested for attempting to remove squatters.
• In response to the squatting problem, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to protect property rights and facilitate squatter removal.
• New York Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz introduced a bill to redefine squatters as trespassers, aiming to simplify their removal by police.
• Homeowners are advised to take preventative measures, such as installing home security systems and informing local police of extended absences.