landlord accountability

New York Attorney General Letitia James Files First Lawsuits Under De Facto Rent Stabilization Enforcement Program Targeting Brooklyn Landlords

Jun 22, 2026

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed the first lawsuits under her office’s “de facto” rent stabilization compliance program, taking legal action against two Brooklyn landlords accused of illegal evictions, tenant harassment, and failure to register regulated housing units with state authorities. The lawsuits, announced last Monday, June 16, 2026 target property owners John…
Maryland Tenants Win Record $11 Million Settlement Against Apartment Complex Over Rodents, Mold, And Unsafe Living Conditions

Sep 14, 2025

Hundreds of tenants at a Prince George’s County apartment complex plagued by rodents, bats, mold, and unsafe housing conditions will share in a record-breaking $11 million legal settlement, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced. The case against Heather Hill Apartments in Temple Hills was set for trial this month, but the state reached a deal…

New York Attorney General Letitia James Files First Lawsuits Under De Facto Rent Stabilization Enforcement Program Targeting Brooklyn Landlords