'Theft in broad daylight': Internet agrees with Joe Rogan as he slams New York City’s 'bananas' squatter policy

AUSTIN, TEXAS: Joe Rogan's no-holds-barred commentary has once again sparked a nationwide controversy, this time over squatter laws that he claims are enabling outright stealing.

In a recent episode of his wildly popular podcast, the outspoken comedian unleashed a torrent of criticism against what he sees as legal loopholes allowing unscrupulous individuals to seize control of other people's homes, as per the New York Post.

Rogan's impassioned rant has struck a chord with countless online users, igniting a viral firestorm of debates and prompting many to echo his denunciation of squatter protections as a form of "theft in broad daylight."

Joe Rogan dissects squatters' rights on podcast

During Saturday's episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience', Rogan sat down with comedians Dave Attell and Ian Fidance to dissect the thorny subject of squatters' rights. The conversation was fueled by recent reports of homeowners grappling with the arduous process of evicting illegal occupants from their properties.

Citing the case of a Queens woman arrested for changing her locks to oust squatters, Rogan exclaimed, "That is bananas." Under New York law, squatters can establish residency after just 30 days, a regulation that left the podcast host incredulous.

The discussion then turned to Atlanta, where Fidance revealed that over 1,000 homes have fallen prey to squatters. "A thousand is crazy," Rogan retorted, suggesting that the squatters have exploited legal loopholes. "You need to tighten that loophole up, you f–heads," he chided, seemingly addressing policymakers.

Joe Rogan recounted a video in which a squatter detailed drafting a fake lease

As the conversation delved deeper, Rogan's exasperation mounted. "People are so smart, they know how to jack the system," he declared, asserting that criminals and fraudsters have mastered the art of circumventing squatter laws.

He recounted a recent YouTube video in which a squatter detailed drafting a fake lease to obtain utilities under their name, forcing the legal homeowner into a protracted legal battle.

"It's so crazy that in the name of protecting tenants — which is important, you don't want a shitty landlord, you want to protect tenants — but in the name of protecting tenants, you're basically allowing people to steal people's houses," Rogan expressed.

Internet echoes Joe Rogan's sentiments about squatter laws

Rogan's impassioned critique quickly ignited a firestorm on social media, with users echoing his sentiments and decrying squatter laws as a form of legalized theft. One X user, expressing disbelief, exclaimed, "Basically? No, that's PRECISELY what it is. Theft in broad daylight." Another user concurred, remarking, "I mean it’s so obvious isn’t it?"

Another user emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, "It's not basically it's literally." Echoing this sentiment, another individual asserted, "Not basically, you are letting criminals steal."

One person simply wrote, "Bingo," affirming Rogan's perspective. Meanwhile, a sixth user underscored the gravity of the issue, declaring, "It's literal theft!"

In a show of support for Rogan's candid commentary, a seventh user employed the hashtag "#Rogan tells it like it is." Lastly, an eighth user succinctly acknowledged the validity of Rogan's argument, stating, "He's right..."

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