Int 0067-2024

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 1 of title 11 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 11-145 to read as follows: � 11-145 Education and outreach regarding deed and foreclosure prevention assistance fraud. The department of finance, in conjunction with the department of housing preservation and development and the department of consumer and worker protection, shall conduct outreach to property owners regarding deed and foreclosure prevention assistance fraud. The outreach shall include, but not be limited to, posting deed and foreclosure prevention assistance fraud resource information on the department of finance's website and on the websites of any other agency as determined by the mayor, as well as dissemination of deed and foreclosure prevention assistance fraud resource materials through existing programs and events. Such resource information and materials shall include, at a minimum, information on actions a person can take if the person suspects that a fraudulent document recording has occurred, including but not limited to, information about whom to contact for assistance, to file a complaint or to report an alleged criminal violation, and referral resources for legal assistance. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. Session 13 MJT 1/31/2024 Session 12 SJ LS #581 4/26/22 11:55 AM Session 11 RKC LS #3599 Int. 2011-2020 2 1