A squatter blocked a retired couple’s move to their $2 million Queens dream home, causing distress.
Susana and Joseph Landa, both 68, aimed to move into the home with their son Alex, who has Down Syndrome, to care for him near family.
The couple purchased the home in October 2023, envisioning a peaceful retirement close to their relatives.
Brett Flores, 32, derailed their plans, claiming an agreement with the previous owner and refusing to leave.
The Landas couldn’t move into their home for four months due to a legal battle to evict Flores.
The situation has escalated to a “nightmare,” with Susana Landa deeply worried about her son’s future.
Brett Flores, once hired by the previous owner for a $3,000 weekly salary, now complicates the Landas’ retirement and care for their son as an unwelcome squatter.
This case underscores the challenges and risks of property ownership and unauthorized occupants