"Landlord Scandal Rocks Brooklyn: Attorney General Uncovers Rent-Fixing Scheme A shocking investigation has revealed that some Brooklyn landlords have been engaging in a widespread scheme to deceive tenants and overcharge them for rent-stabilized units. According to the Attorney General, these landlords have been falsifying documents and lying to tenants about the status of their apartments, in order to hike up rents and line their pockets with extra cash. The investigation found that hundreds of tenants have been affected by this scam, with some facing rent increases of up to 50% or more. As the city continues to grapple with a housing affordability crisis, this scandal raises serious questions about the role of landlords in perpetuating the problem."
Attorney General says Brooklyn landlords lied about rent-stabilized units, overcharged tenants Brooklyn Paper
