Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, along with city council members, rallied for a $5 million budget allocation to fight deed theft, where properties are fraudulently acquired without homeowner consent. This issue impacts Central and Eastern Brooklyn, particularly among older homeowners and communities of color. Reynoso emphasized the need for legal services to protect these homeowners, as deed theft cases can be complex and time-consuming. The rally aimed to raise awareness and support for legislation addressing the increasing risks of property fraud in the borough.
"Brooklyn will not tolerate scammers coming to our borough to prey on vulnerable Black and brown homeowners and steal their homes from right under their nose," said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
"This investment offers the City Council an opportunity to keep our communities whole and give Brooklynites a fighting chance to remain in the homes they've owned for generations."
Deed theft is especially resource-intense to litigate given the unique complexities of each case and high evidentiary burdens in court.
It's estimated that a typical deed theft case may require upwards of 300 attorney hours and 7 years to complete.
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