Tag: homeowner-protection

Queens DA’s office shares deed theft prevention tips during Community Board 11 meeting in Bayside

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Apr. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Homeowners in northeast Queens received an important lesson in deed theft prevention during the April 7 Community Board 11 meeting, where officials warned of rising scams that often target elderly and immigrant residents. The meeting, held Monday evening at the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside, focused on…

Council Member Williams introduces new legislation to safeguard families against predatory title practices

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Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Nantasha Williams has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for homeowners against predatory title clouding. The bill, Int. 1086-2024, was introduced at the New York City Council’s Stated Meeting on Oct. 10. It was developed in collaboration with Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (BKA), which has…