Buying a home is not an easy task, especially in states like New York where prices have increased in recent years. However, a retired couple decided to invest US$2,000,000 to buy their dream home in Queens, where they could take care of their disabled son. Unfortunately, They got a nasty surprise when they realized there was an unwanted occupant in the place.
According to what they told the media ABC 7, Susan and Joseph Landa bought a house in Douglaston Queens to be close to their family and to be able to support and care for her son Alex, who has Down syndrome. His intention is that, if something were to happen to them, his son would easily have someone to turn to.
They completed the purchase in October, without imagining that they would get an unpleasant surprise: an illegal occupant. “It has become a total nightmare,” Joseph told the outlet, as After months of purchasing the property, they still cannot move in and have faced many obstacles. Susan stated that they have lived in stress since then, because they are constantly considering what the solutions are to get out of the problem and finally be able to occupy the house.
Even though you do not have a lease or pay rent, Brett Flores assures that he has the right to remain in the place, so he is not willing to leave. Faced with the refusal, the new owners have decided to file a lawsuit in the landlord and tenant court asking to be evicted.
The Landa family is denouncing that The man not only does not want to abandon the property, But since the former owner died, he has rented rooms to other people through an online platform.
Until now, as they say, They have already had five hearings in civil court, but the process has been delayed, among other reasons because Flores first appeared without a lawyer and then declared bankruptcy. The worst thing is that all this time the Landas have had to pay bills that have included thousands of dollars in utility bills. The case continues.
What does the man who is occupying the house in New York say?
The reason why Brett Flores has not wanted to leave the house is that He has court documents showing that he was hired by the former owner, an elderly man he cared for until he passed away in January 2023.
According to him, they paid him US$3,000 a week to take care of the former owner and he assures that he has a license to stay in the house. And in New York City, Squatters have rights after living in the place for 30 days.
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