New York’s Renewed Fight Against Property Deed Theft Confronts Key Challenges

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Commercial Observer

Now, there’s a surprise: Deed theft became formally illegal in New York state only in 2023. But it’s long been a perennial issue for owners of single-family homes in New York City, taking an unexpected toll on the housing supply. To make matters worse, prosecuting these cases has proved difficult, with the burden of proof []