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90-year-old Brooklyn man alleging deed theft could face eviction this week
Ray Cortez, who bought his home in 1969, says he was duped into transferring the deed to a limited liability company, or LLC.
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David Brand
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Eviction proceeding against 88-year-old Brooklynite on hold for now, court says
Attorneys for Ray Cortez will have until March 24 to submit arguments to make the case that their client is a victim of deed theft.
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Chau Lam
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88-year-old Brooklynite faces eviction from his own home in alleged fraud case
Ray Cortez bought his townhouse more than 50 years ago. Now he’s facing eviction in what his lawyers say is a case of deed theft.
By
Chau Lam
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Legal Aid asks financial institution to help Queens deed theft victim
The resident is among a long line of New York City property owners scammed out of their homes.
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Chau Lam
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Homeowner of more than 50 years faces eviction from his own house
Ray Cortez bought his Brooklyn townhouse in the 1960s. Now, he faces eviction stemming from what he and his lawyers say is a case of deed theft. His neighbors are fighting to save his home.
By
Chau Lam
Food
Gloria's In Crown Heights Abruptly Closes Amid Wild Claims Of Fraud, Deed Theft, And "Cruelty"
Deed theft, a dead property manager, and a shocking $50 million judgement could spell the end for the beloved Caribbean restaurant.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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Deed To 85-Year-Old Man's Brooklyn Home Allegedly Stolen By Crooked Caretaker
As gentrification goes, so does the fraud.
By
Jen Chung
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Brooklyn Townhouse, Flipping It To Developers
"They knocked out all the walls. It's a nightmare."
By
Nathan Tempey
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11 Indicted For Allegedly Stealing Houses Out From Under People Drowning In Debt
They allegedly claimed at least 10 victims, half of them elderly.
By
Nathan Tempey
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Cop Accused Of Stealing Brooklyn House To Sue For False Arrest
Three of her four charges have been thrown out so far.
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Nathan Tempey
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