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New York lawmakers have enacted a law to protect property owners from squatters after a homeowner was handcuffed for changing the locks on a squatter in her Queens home. The new law specifically excludes squatters from tenant protections, making it easier for police to intervene in squatting cases. The law was prompted by the case of Brian Rodriguez, who allegedly commandeered and subletted a home in Queens and summoned police to detain the owner after she tried to change the locks. The subsequent press coverage and public outcry led to at least four lawmakers penning legislation to protect homeowners from squatters.

New York homeowners have gained more protection against squatters after a recent legal battle in Queens. Two squatters allegedly took over a $1 million home, leading to the homeowner being handcuffed and removed from the property after she tried to change the locks. This incident sparked outrage and prompted lawmakers to enact a new law that excludes squatters from tenant protections. The law makes it easier for police to intervene in squatting cases, providing relief to homeowners who have faced months or years of legal battles.