Deed theft—the act of stealing a home—is rampant. Between 2023-2025, deed theft increased by 240% in New York City.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sherease Torain’s family owned their brownstone in Brooklyn for six decades. Then, they were served court papers for an eviction case. Landlord? How could they have a landlord when they owned the home? This was the beginning of a decade-long court battle over deed theft.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this Townhall, hear from Brooklyn families who were targeted for deed theft, an attorney who fights&nbsp;deed theft cases in court and a journalist who has&nbsp;reported&nbsp;on deed theft for years. Moderator: NYC Planning Commissioner Leah Goodridge&nbsp;Panelists:&nbsp;Sherease Torain (Homeowner)Edward Mostoller (Director of the Homeowner &amp; Consumer Advocacy Project, City Bar Justice Center)Samantha Maldonado (Senior Reporter, THE CITY)

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