Omaha landlord fights to reclaim property after squatters take over home
By Waverle Monroe
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OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Connor Lund, an Omaha landlord, has won a court battle to reclaim his six-bedroom home in the Gold Coast neighborhood after squatters occupied it for months.
Lund’s company owns the property located at 38th and Cass, and he said a woman moved in without his knowledge.
“The reason I’m here today is the simple matter which to get possession of my home back,” Lund said.
In a recent court hearing, Lund secured a significant victory when the individual did not appear in court.
“The judge is going to give me a writ of restitute to get my home back, and that should take place after talking to my attorney as soon as (Tuesday),” Lund said.
Lund can now begin the process to have anyone living there physically removed.
However, Lund described another issue.
“I’m very disappointed in the Omaha Police Department,” Lund said.
Lund alleged that the woman evaded law enforcement by creating illegal documents, which he said are felony charges.
He then went to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
Sheriff Aaron Hanson provided a statement.
“This is a very complex legal situation which has resulted in secondary investigations that are currently being investigated and ongoing,” Hanson wrote.
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine stated that his office is also investigating any criminal allegations.
Lund expressed concern that the woman might target others in the future.
“And maybe it won’t be under Sarah Harris because now she’s exposed,” Lund said.
Lund estimated that he is facing at least $50,000 in damages once the home is cleared.
Omaha police said they are investigating.
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