This chapter delves into the various incidents and challenges surrounding squatting, including cases of unlawful occupation in LA and Atlanta, legal complexities in New York, and societal perceptions surrounding the issue. It explores the definition of a squatter, their rights under New York state laws, and the difficulties property owners face in evicting them. The discussion sheds light on the complexities of squatting, touching upon exploitation of tenant rights, power dynamics between landlords and tenants, and the broader housing crisis.
Politicians and conservative news outlets say there’s an epidemic of people moving into a stranger’s house and refusing to leave. Curbed’s Bridget Read and Semafor’s David Weigel explain what’s actually happening.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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