A confrontation ensued between a New York homeowner and squatters she was trying to remove from her $1 million home, culminating in her arrest.

Adel Andaloro inherited her family’s residence in Flushing, Queens, following her parents’ passing. In the process of selling the property, she discovered that someone had replaced the entire front door and changed the locks, indicating that squatters had taken up residence.

Speaking to ABC7, Andaloro expressed her frustration, stating that the squatters had moved in around February and refused to vacate. She lamented the unfairness of the situation, fearing that the squatters might succeed in claiming her home as their own due to legal loopholes.

Aware that squatters gain rights after 30 days in New York, Andaloro took matters into her own hands. Accompanied by Eyewitness News, she visited the property and encountered a woman unlocking the door before leaving. Armed with her property deed, Andaloro entered the house, confronting two individuals residing there.

Despite Andaloro’s assertions and the arrival of law enforcement, the situation escalated. Another man, claiming to be the lessee, forcibly entered the house, leading to Andaloro’s arrest for unlawful eviction. The police, considering it a landlord-tenant dispute, advised Andaloro to pursue legal action through the courts.

The man identified as Brian Rodriguez, alleged to be the lessee, asserted his right to remain in the house until compensated for investments made. He cited bills for house renovations and claimed to have signed agreements with a realtor.

With no recourse left, Andaloro resolved to initiate eviction proceedings in court to reclaim her property.