A Crown Heights family, whose roots in their home stretch back over 70 years, is embroiled in a battle to retain ownership after allegedly falling victim to deed theft. Ida Robinson and her husband purchased their home in 1969, raising three generations in the house that has become a cornerstone of their family’s history.
In 2015, after refinancing the home, Robinson's signature was reportedly forged on the deed, leading to the property's illegal transfer. “How does it go from a refinancing to stealing our home?” asked Shereace Torain, Ida's granddaughter, encapsulating the family’s disbelief and frustration.
The Robinson family alleges that those responsible for the deed theft have not only harassed them but even entered their home while they were away, robbing them of their peace of mind and sense of security. “We were all here, afraid, scared,” Shereace added. “Meanwhile, the other tenant union members were outside fighting off these gangsters.”
To make matters worse, the family is now facing a third eviction attempt from the company that claims ownership of the home. Their lawyer has emphasized the strength of their case, stating that there is substantial evidence to support their claim. The primary goal now is to restore the title and ownership of the home to the Robinson family. However, it remains unclear whether the family will pursue criminal charges or if they even have the option to do so under the current legal framework.
This ordeal has forced the Robinsons to spend significant time, energy, and money fighting to keep what is rightfully theirs—a burden that no family should have to bear. The nightmare they now endure underscores the inadequacies of current laws and legal processes, which often fail to protect homeowners in such situations. Instead of enjoying the peace and security their home should provide, the Robinson family is left grappling with the aftermath of a crime that has upended their lives.
Link: https://brooklyn.news12.com/crown-heights-family-battles-to-keep-home-after-alleged-anti-deed-theft
