Dr. Daniel Kenigsberg, a proud owner of a picturesque landscape in Connecticut’s Sky Top Terrace, was in for a shock when he discovered that a luxurious $1.5 million mansion was being built on his land without his knowledge. With his family owning the land for over three decades, this unexpected turn of events left him baffled.
One day, Daniel received a call from a friend informing him about construction work on his land. Astonished, he clarified that he had never sold the property to anyone. Determined to find out the truth, he visited the site and much to his surprise, his friend was right.
According to official records, the land was sold to 51 Sky Top Partners LLC for $350,000 in October 2022. But how is this possible if Daniel never received any communication about the sale? What followed was a convoluted series of transactions involving alleged identity theft, forgery, and negligence by real estate professionals.
Daniel is now taking legal action against 51 Sky Top Partners, filing a lawsuit with nine counts including trespass, statutory theft, and unfair trade practices. The lawsuit aims to nullify the sale of the land and seeks $2 million in damages. Additionally, Daniel wants the company to remove any structures or materials on the property and restore it to its original condition prior to the trespass.
Once the 4,000-square-foot house was completed, it was listed for sale in March for $1,475,000. This added insult to injury for Daniel, who expressed his anger and frustration at the negligence that allowed this situation to occur.
A claim in the lawsuit alleges that someone fraudulently used Daniel Kenigsberg’s identity to forge a power of attorney, facilitating the theft of his property. Fairfield Police have launched a criminal investigation into the matter, aiming to trace the recipients of the sale proceeds.
51 Sky Top Partners, the buyers of the property, assert that they were also victims of the scam. They claim that a third party impersonated Daniel Kenigsberg, and due to the carelessness and neglect of real estate professionals involved in the transaction, the property was listed, marketed, and sold without anyone realizing the deception.
This incident serves as a reminder to be cautious and vigilant in real estate transactions. It’s crucial to verify all parties involved and ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect against fraudulent activities.
Let’s share this eye-opening story with our family and friends to spread awareness about the potential risks in real estate dealings.
