Landlords Mohammad Choudhary and Boysin Lorick, who successfully evicted squatters from their Coney Island properties, now confront a $400,000 lien from New York City. This figure includes $160,000 earmarked for the relocation of the squatters, one of whom has a criminal background. After investing $300,000 in renovations and renting to six families, the landlords argue they shouldn't bear these costs for the squatters' illegal occupation. The cityâs Law Department is reviewing the case. The ongoing legislative efforts aim to redefine 'tenant' to exclude squatters.
The city regularly charges negligent landlords to find housing for tenants when a building's deteriorated condition results in a vacate order. Choudhary and Lorick have filed a lawsuit...
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