NYC Councilwoman Julie Won Faces Eviction and $25,000 Rent Dispute
NYC Councilwoman and congressional candidate Julie Won ‘squatted’ in luxury Queens condo: landlord
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Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman and congressional candidate, is embroiled in a legal dispute over $25,000 in unpaid rent for a luxury condo in Long Island City. Her former landlord claims she squatted for five months, while Won alleges political extortion and denies signing a lease.
- 01Councilwoman Julie Won and her husband Eugene Noh allegedly owe $25,000 in back rent after living in a luxury condo rent-free since November 2024.
- 02Landlord Justin Chae claims he allowed them to stay rent-free as part of a business arrangement that fell through.
- 03Won asserts that she never signed a lease, claiming Chae forged her signature, and plans to countersue for defamation.
- 04Chae plans to file additional court papers for the owed rent, with a hearing scheduled for June 30.
- 05Won is running in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, which covers parts of Queens and Brooklyn.
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Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman and candidate for Congress, is facing eviction and a $25,000 lawsuit for unpaid rent after allegedly squatting in a luxury condo in Long Island City. Her former landlord, Justin Chae, claims that Won and her husband, Eugene Noh, signed a lease allowing them to live rent-free until the end of 2025, with a subsequent rent of $5,000 per month. However, the couple reportedly did not pay any rent and ceased communication with Chae in April. Won argues that she never signed a lease and accuses Chae of political extortion, asserting that he forged her signature. She plans to countersue him for defamation, claiming the situation is a smear against her political campaign. The case is set for a hearing on June 30, and Chae is seeking to recover the owed rent. Meanwhile, Won is competing in a crowded field for the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, emphasizing her commitment to addressing issues faced by families in similar situations.
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The legal dispute highlights issues of tenant rights and landlord-tenant relationships in New York City.
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