Squatters Who Allegedly Trashed Hamptons Mansion Can’t Get Evicted in Pandemic

Are some people abusing laws meant to protect those with financial troubles during the pandemic? Some homeowners in the Hamptons, where summer homes can rent for over $100,000 per month, say wealthy New Yorkers fled the city to hide out in short-term rentals in the area. Now, some renters seem to be taking advantage of the state’s eviction ban and won’t pay rent. We spoke to Paula Rosado, who says she rented her 3-bedroom Sag Harbor home to a tenant who owes over $15,000 in rent and utilities.