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QUEENS, New York (WABC) — The former caregiver accused of squatting in a couple’s $2 million Douglaston, Queens home faced a judge Thursday morning in Queens Housing Court.
A 7 On Your Side Investigation first uncovered the story in February.
Susana and Joseph Landa bought the home last year and haven’t been able to move in.
“It has become a nightmare, a total nightmare,” Josepha Landa said.
Former model and caretaker Brett Flores refuses to leave.
He was paid $3,000 a week to take care of the previous owner and after he died, Flores hasn’t left the property. Flores claims he has a right to be there.
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