To combat deed theft in Brooklyn, DA Gonzalez and AG James join forces
Deed theft has been an ongoing problem in Brooklyn as fraudsters look to pilfer high-value properties. That problem not only affects homeowners, but renters too, and Attorney General Letitia James and District Attorney Eric Gonzalez are teaming up to help.
The two offices announced on Wednesday that they will expand their joint homeowner protection initiative to include protections for renters.
“In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are on the verge of an acute housing crisis in New York,” said Attorney General James. “Longtime homeowners in New York City were already grappling with deed theft fraud, and economically challenged renters will soon be facing evictions. I am committed to working with District Attorney Gonzalez and our other government and legal service partners to use a combination of education and enforcement to help our neighbors stay in their homes.”