20 Months to Eviction: NYC Councilwoman Introduces Bill to Combat Squatting Crisis – Creating Task Force for Faster Resolution!

Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks wants to stop squatting crisis in New York City by creating a team to help squatters find homes and fixing laws that make squatting crisis easier, while also making it quicker for property owners to deal with squatters.

According to the published article of Black Enterprise, New York City’s Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks from the North Shore introduced a new bill on May 16 to deal with the squatting crisis. The bill suggests creating a team with the fire department, police, and sanitation workers to remove squatters from places and help them find legal homes. Hanks says it’s important to work together to solve the squatting crisis and support people who need housing help.

The bill also wants to fix New York City‘s laws on squatting crisis, which allow someone to claim rights to a property if they squat there for 30 days. Recent events, like a homeowner being stopped from stopping a squatter, show why the law needs changing. If the bill passes, it will help property owners deal with squatting faster and also make sure abandoned properties are taken care of.

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20 Months to Eviction: NYC Councilwoman Introduces Bill to Combat Squatting Crisis – Creating Task Force for Faster Resolution! (PHOTO: Amsterdam News)

Furthermore, evicting the squatting crisis in New York City can take a long time, about 20 months on average. Hanks‘ bill wants to speed up this process and also help owners of empty properties keep them in good condition. By setting up a team and sorting out property ownership, the bill tries to balance protecting property rights with helping those who need housing.

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