"No one should be forced out while the courts are still determining whether a home was stolen,"
"For many families, a home represents years of savings and sacrifice. When that home is stolen, they deserve time to fight back without the threat of eviction,"
Council Member Chi Ossé and the People's Coalition to Stop Deed Theft urged Governor Kathy Hochul to implement a temporary eviction moratorium on properties under deed theft investigation in New York City. The proposed stay would remain until protections are secured to fully safeguard homeowners. Thousands of deed theft complaints over the past decade, many affecting Black homeowners in Brooklyn, motivated the request. The proposal seeks use of COVID-era moratorium mechanisms and enforcement of state laws to allow homeowners to remain while cases are resolved. The plan also calls for long-term reforms including cease-and-desist zones, right to counsel, dedicated district attorney investigative units, and greater LLC transparency amid stakeholder concerns about potential delays and administrative burdens.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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