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Complaint Attorney: Charges for a Landlord’S Fraudulent

When a tenant in New York reasonably relies on a landlord’s representations, the law requires that those statements be truthful, accurate, and complete.In this case, our client learned months after signing a lease that the property was already encumbered by a substantial mortgage and in active foreclosure proceedings. After losing both the apartment and a $60,000 security deposit, the client contacted our Complaint Attorney team for immediate legal assistance.Through investigation, evidence development, and a detailed criminal complaint, our attorneys helped the client pursue justice and ensured that the landlord’s deception resulted in formal prosecution.This case highlights how a Complaint Attorney in New York can intervene when fraudulent real-estate conduct causes serious financial and housing harm.

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1. Complaint Attorney New York – Initial Case Overview and Client’S Circumstances


Our Complaint Attorney team reviewed: Lease agreementsBanking and payment recordsText and email communications The purpose was to determine whether the landlord had intentionally misrepresented material facts about the property. The client paid a $60,000 security deposit, only to learn within seven months that foreclosure had been initiated long before the lease was signed. Based on these facts, our Complaint Attorney team initiated a structured criminal-complaint strategy.


Misrepresentation and the Basis for Fraud Allegations


Under New York law, criminal fraud can be established when a landlord intentionally misleads a tenant into paying money or relinquishing property.

 

Our team discovered that the landlord had:

 

  • Repeatedly assured the client that the mortgage lien “posed no problem,”
  • Concealed ongoing foreclosure proceedings,
  • Accepted funds knowing the property was at risk.

 

These actions satisfied elements under:

 

  • NY Penal Law §190.65 – Scheme to Defraud
  • NY Penal Law §155.05 – Larceny by False Pretenses

 

This formed a strong foundation for a criminal complaint.



2. Complaint Attorney New York – Legal Grounds for Pursuing Fraud Charges


Fraud in New York requires: Intentional deceptionReasonable reliance by the victimFinancial loss Our Complaint Attorney team evaluated whether these statutory elements were met. The landlord’s concealment of foreclosure status and continued acceptance of rent and deposits fit the criteria for criminal misrepresentation.


Statutory Penalties and Complaint Strategy


Intentionally obtaining money by deception may constitute felony-level larceny, depending on the value.

 

Because the security deposit exceeded $50,000, the conduct aligned with felony larceny exposure.

 

Our Complaint Attorney strategically emphasized:

 

  • Intentional concealment of key financial encumbrances
  • False assurances inducing payment
  • Complete loss of housing and deposit
  • A pattern of leasing fraud

 

This ensured that investigators treated the case as a serious financial offense.



3. Complaint Attorney New York – How Our Team Provided Critical Support


Throughout the process, our Complaint Attorney team guided the client through every evidentiary and procedural step of the complaint.


Proving the Misrepresentation with Clear Evidence


We secured documentation showing:

 

  • A pre-existing multi-million-dollar mortgage
  • A foreclosure notice issued before the client signed the lease

 

Additionally, we collected text messages and emails in which the landlord repeatedly downplayed the lien, demonstrating:

 

  • Knowledge of risk, and
  • Intent to deceive


Highlighting Financial Loss and Housing Displacement


The client’s $60,000 deposit represented most of their personal savings.

 

Our Complaint Attorney emphasized the resulting harms:

 

  • Loss of residence
  • Serious financial instability
  • Stress and disruption caused by abrupt displacement

 

These impacts elevated the criminal nature of the case.



Comprehensive Complaint Preparation and Filing


Our team organized:

 

  • Lease agreements
  • Banking and deposit records
  • Foreclosure documents
  • Communication logs

 

We also prepared the client for investigative interviews, ensuring consistent and credible testimony.

 

This meticulous preparation positioned the case for formal prosecution.



4. Complaint Attorney New York – Case Outcome after Filing the Criminal Complaint


Investigators discovered that the landlord had engaged in similar misconduct with other tenants, confirming a broader pattern of fraud. With the evidence compiled by our Complaint Attorney team, prosecutors moved forward with formal criminal charges. The landlord was ultimately brought to criminal court under a standard prosecution track, giving the client confidence that meaningful accountability was underway.


Why Skilled Complaint Representation Matters


Real-estate fraud cases often involve:

 

  • Subtle misstatements
  • Concealed financial liabilities
  • Complex documentation
  •  

Without a Complaint Attorney experienced in New York fraud statutes, many tenants struggle to prove intentional deception.

 

This case demonstrates the value of early legal intervention and evidence-driven strategy.



If You Need Help, Our Complaint Attorney Team at Sjkp Is Ready to Assist


If you have experienced:

 

  • Fraudulent leasing practices
  • Concealed property liens
  • Lost deposits
  • Misrepresentation by a landlord

 

Our Complaint Attorney team can help.

 

We provide:

 

  • Evidence review
  • Criminal-complaint drafting
  • Coordination with law enforcement
  • Ongoing representation through the investigation

 

Contact SJKP to receive strategic and comprehensive support.


11 Dec, 2025

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