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Residents and advocates press council on deed fraud, Leland tenants seek access to units
Summary
During public comment the council heard multiple residents and advocates describing deed fraud, title concerns, and ongoing problems at the Leland building — including broken doors, alleged break‑ins, disputed security and a pending mediation — and were told city partners such as Lakeshore Legal Aid are providing clinics and legal help.
A prolonged public-comment period on March 17 featured multiple residents and housing advocates who urged swifter action on deed fraud, property-title protection and a landlord/management dispute at the Leland building.
Councilmember Mary Waters opened a series of presentations recognizing local volunteers and legal partners teaching Detroiters how to protect their property records. Waters noted a city outreach program partnered with title professionals and Lakeshore Legal Aid and encouraged residents to use…
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