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Leonal Moreno, a Venezuelan individual residing unlawfully in the U.S., has called upon his 300,000 followers on TikTok to claim occupancy of unoccupied houses across certain U.S. states.

In his recent video, Moreno reveals that he has discovered a legal provision, most notably in New York, which permits squatters to inhabit empty residences.

“My people have thought about invading a house in the United States because I learned that there is a law that says that if a house is not inhabited we can expropriate it,” Moreno said. “The law says that if the abandoned houses are deteriorated and that are in bad condition, we can get, repair and live in it and even sell it.”

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Moreno expressed intentions to transform this practice of occupying abandoned houses into a business venture, inspired by acquaintances from Africa who have reportedly succeeded in claiming seven such properties.

“And I think it will be my next business — invade abandoned homes, since I searched for some codes with my African friends and they told me they already have 7 expropriated houses,” he said.

Addressing his situation and that of similar undocumented immigrants, Moreno sees the occupation of these houses as a strategy to avoid homelessness and reduce the burden on public resources. This revelation follows Moreno's prior statements about exploiting welfare benefits and leading a leisurely life in the U.S. at the expense of American taxpayers.

This development occurs amidst reports of homeowners facing legal challenges when attempting to reclaim their properties from squatters. A notable case involved Adele Andaloro, a New York homeowner arrested for trying to evict individuals unlawfully occupying her residence, spotlighting the contentious issue of squatter rights in New York, which protect individuals after a month of occupancy.