NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone'
A Brooklyn landlord, Thomas Diana, is embroiled in a nearly decade-long legal battle with a tenant he refers to as a '9-year squatter'. The ongoing dispute has cost him approximately $325,000 in unpaid rent and legal fees, severely impacting his personal finances. Diana's attempts to resolve the situation have been repeatedly delayed by the court system, exacerbating his stress and financial strain.
- ▪Thomas Diana has been trying to evict a tenant for nine years, leading to significant financial losses.
- ▪The tenant originally moved in as a live-in companion for an elderly tenant who passed away in 2016.
- ▪Diana claims the tenant has changed lawyers multiple times, complicating the legal proceedings.
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New York NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone' Thomas Diana says the dispute has drained his daughter's college fund and cost up to $325,000 in unpaid rent By Andrew Mark Miller , Kiera McDonald Fox News Published June 1, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Brooklyn landlord says ‘9-year-squatter’ wreaking havoc on his life Fox News Digital spoke to Tom Diana about a legal battle with a tenant that has gone on for nearly a decade that has drained his finances and negatively affected his personal life.
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