Brooklyn tenants rented an apartment from someone falsely claiming to own it, then faced a $120,000 judgment sought by the former landlord; after the building was sold again, a New York court dismissed that claim
- Representative Image (AI-generated)Renting an apartment from someone who falsely claims to own a property can lead to unexpected legal problems, even for tenants who believe they have a valid lease.
- In Brooklyn, Deborah and Demetris Jones found themselves facing a $120,000 claim after renting an apartment from a woman who had fraudulently represented herself as its owner.
- The dispute continued even after the building changed hands, but a New York court has now dismissed the claim, finding that the former property owner no longer had the right to pursue it after selling the building and transfe
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- Representative Image (AI-generated)Renting an apartment from someone who falsely claims to own a property can lead to unexpected legal problems, even for tenants who believe they have a valid lease.
- In Brooklyn, Deborah and Demetris Jones found themselves facing a $120,000 claim after renting an apartment from a woman who had fraudulently represented herself as its owner.
- The dispute continued even after the building changed hands, but a New York court has now dismissed the claim, finding that the former property owner no longer had the right to pursue it after selling the building and transfe
Sources: Times of India