Osse and coalition urge Hochul to pause eviction in deed theft cases

"Deed theft is one of the most pervasive and least discussed housing crises in New York," said Ossé."

"No one should be forced out while the courts are still determining whether a home was stolen. A temporary stay on eviction proceedings in these cases is necessary to achieve longer-term solutions to protect homeowners experiencing the unspeakable devastation that is deed theft."

Councilmember Chi Ossé and the People's Coalition to Stop Deed Theft are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to enforce a temporary eviction moratorium for properties where deed theft or fraud is suspected. They say families are being pushed out while ownership disputes remain unresolved. Thousands of deed theft complaints have been filed over the past decade, disproportionately impacting Black homeowners in Brooklyn. Twenty-four city and state elected officials signed a letter seeking more active enforcement of current laws and a pause on evictions in suspected cases. Ossé calls for stays on eviction proceedings to protect homeowners and enable longer-term solutions.

Read at Brooklyn Eagle