Distraught husband and wife are seen for the first time since squatter took over their $2million Long Island mansion leaving the couple and their Down Syndrome son unable to move in

Distraught New York homeowners who are being kept out of their $2million Long Island mansion by an accused squatter were spotted for the first time as they fight to move in to the home along with their Down Syndrome son. 

Susana and Joseph Landa, both 68, were seen outside of their home on Monday amidst their months-long eviction battle with Brett Flores, 32.

Susana wore a light pink sweater, black pants, pink sneakers, blue glasses and a black cross-body purse as she walked with a mean-mug on her face. 

Her husband, Joseph, was seen behind tree branches wearing a blue and white button down dress shirt, glasses and his hands inside the pockets of dark blue jeans. 

The Landas bought the home in October but have not been able to move in as Flores filed for bankruptcy to delay trial and claims the mansion's former owner, Bernie Fernandez, left it to him when he died.

Susana Landa, 68, was spotted outside of her $2million Long Island mansion with a mean-mug on her face, as her and her husband Joseph are entangled in a months-long eviction battle with Brett Flores, 32

Joseph was seen behind tree branches wearing a blue and white button down dress shirt, glasses and his hands inside the pockets of dark blue jeans. They purchased the Long Island home in October and have yet to move into it 

Flores (pictured)  filed for bankruptcy to delay trial and claims the former owner, Bernie Fernandez, left the home to him when he died. His attorney confirmed that was a live in care-taker for Fernandez who worked 'around the clock' 

Flores' attorney confirmed that his client was a live-in caretaker for Fernandez who worked 'around the clock', but didn't work for an agency and found the role himself.

The Landas wanted to move to the neighborhood because they had relatives who lived in the area who could help with their disabled son, Alex ,if something happened to him. 

According to the Landas' lawyer, Anthony Mordente, Flores told the couple he would only leave the property once he was paid more than $100,000. 

As the couple has become embroiled in the house dilemma, they said they have been forced to foot the hefty cost of utilities and other bills for thousands of dollars while Flores lives rent-free. 

Amid the ongoing delays, the Landa home has fallen into disrepair, and was seen in exclusive DailyMail.com images. 

Windows were left wide open, along with splattered white paint covering several doors, windows and even security cameras.

When DailyMail.com visited the property last week, almost every light was on in the home - the lights in the living room, basement, garage and upstairs area.

A camera - not one of the cameras from the new owners - appeared to be placed in an upstairs bedroom.

During the night, there was still no sign of the squatter, or his SUV BMW with out-of-town license plates.

While the home has fallen into disrepair, the couple has also claimed that Flores was advertising rooms in their home-to-be on rental sites. Pictured: The large three-bed, four-bath home

Susana was seen donning a light pink sweater, black pants, pink sneakers, blue glasses and a black cross-body purse

Joseph and an unknown man are seen outside of the home (left). In the midst of the house battle, Joe said that he feels 'completely forgotten in this legal system'

As the couple have become embroiled in the house dilemma, they said they have been forced to foot the hefty cost of utilities and other bills for thousands of dollars while Flores lives rent-free. Pictured: Susan looking disgruntled outside of the home 

A note purportedly left by Flores on the door of the home told the new owners they 'don't have my consent to enter,' and said their attempts to contact him would be 'interpreted as harassment.' 

While the home has fallen into disrepair, the couple has also claimed Flores was advertising rooms in their home-to-be on rental sites.

In the online listings, which appear to have been deleted, Flores advertised 'The Prince Room' for $50 a night to males, females, couples, families or students looking for a place to stay.

His rental services had even garnered three reviews, suggesting that Flores could have hosted paying renters at the Landa's home.

An attorney representing Flores claimed his client has been 'misrepresented.'

Dennis O’ Sullivan said: ‘There's definitely more to it... the buyers are not the victims they claim to be.‘

On Saturday, O’ Sullivan also said that Flores has a newborn child who is suffering from a lung disease.

It remains unclear if the child is living inside the home with him.

Earlier on Thursday, DailyMail.com observed furniture covered in dust sheets, with garbage strewn across the floor.

Ten surveillance cameras monitor the property, but it's unclear who placed them there.

Outside, the yard is unkept, with a broken doorbell and a sign warning of an 'alarm system' greeting guests at the front door.

'It's very crazy, our system is broken,' Susana said. 'I never would imagine we have no rights, no rights at all, nothing, zero.'

According to the Landas' lawyer, Anthony Mordente, Flores told the couple he would only leave the property once he was paid in excess $100,000

They claim he has allowed the mansion to fall into disrepair as evidenced in DailyMail.com photos

Chipped paint and multiple cameras are seen attached to the exterior of the home. Ten surveillance cameras monitor the property, but it's unclear who placed them there

'It makes me feel completely forgotten in this legal system, unfair and not able to do anything,' Joseph said.

The couple have since been barred from their own dream house and went on to hire a security guard to watch over the large three-bed, four-bath home. 

During a visit to the Little Neck mansion, DailyMail.com found the burly security guard who declined to give his name, but did say that he 'worked for the owner of the house.' 

'These people are good people, it is a shame what is going on,' he added. 

‘There’s probably two people [in the house]. It shouldn’t be happening. Whoever made those [squatters’ rights] rules up is smoking some kind of crack.’

The security guard had previously worked for Bill Gates's family during his daughter Jennifer's wedding.

There was no answer when DailyMail.com knocked on the door. Flores' lawyer told DailyMail.com that he had no comment to make ahead of a court hearing scheduled for April 18. It is unclear what that hearing will cover. 

No locals had anything to say about Flores, with one neighbor whose property backs onto the disputed home's yard saying he'd never even seen him.

One man who knew the previous owner did not want to disclose his name, but told DailyMail.com that he didn't know the story until he read about it. 

The family decided to move to the neighborhood because they had relatives who lived in the area who could help with their disabled son, Alex, if something happened to him

A note purportedly left by Flores on the door of the home told the new owners they 'don't have my consent to enter,' and said their attempts to contact him would be 'interpreted as harassment' 

The couple have since been barred from their own dream house and went on to hire a security guard (pictured) to watch over the mansion. He told DailyMail.com that he 'worked for the owner of the house' 

He said: 'Jesus Christ - I know that house.'

'It's a beautiful house in a beautiful area.'

'It's unfortunate. People don't want to rent their properties because they are scared of squatters. Speak to any landlord and you will hear the same thing.

Property records indicate the previous owner was Bernard Fernandez, a watchmaker who 'kept himself to himself' and was known by neighbors as 'Bernie.'

The Landas tried to enter the property alongside an insurance inspector and Flores called the cops on them.

The family have already had five hearings in civil court and are complaining that the process keeps getting delayed.

Flores has showed up for court without an attorney and filed for bankruptcy on January 9, 2024, which prevented any legal proceedings from going forward.