Queens woman was arrested for trying to keep squatters out of her home by changing the locks — she was reportedly charged with 'unlawful eviction'
Snippet of Article: "...Adele Andaloro inherited her family’s home in Flushing, Queens after her parents passed away. As she was preparing to sell the property, squatters took over, installing a new front door and changing the locks, effectively locking her out of her childhood home.
Andaloro expressed her frustration to ABC7 New York's Eyewitness News, stating, “I'm really fearful that these people are going to get away with stealing my home.”
According to New York state law, squatters are “classified as tenants and receive temporary rights as such” after occupying a property for 30 days. ..."