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…