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Vokshori Law Group Files Lawsuit to Unwind Alleged Title-Hijacking Scheme Targeting Los Angeles Property
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 26, 2026 – Vokshori Law Group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Contempo Rentals LLC after what the company alleges was a brazen attempt to fraudulently transfer ownership of a Los Angeles property while it was in escrow for sale.
According to the verified complaint, Contempo Rentals LLC lawfully acquired the property at 5034 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles in January 2019 and has remained the sole owner in possession and control since that time. The property was vacant and actively in escrow when the title issue surfaced.
The lawsuit alleges that in December 2025, individuals with no ownership interest in the property recorded a rogue grant deed purporting to transfer title away from the rightful owner without authorization. The complaint states that the company neither executed nor consented to the deed and had no relationship with the parties involved.
The property hijacking scheme only escalated from there. The same actors later recorded two memoranda of lease claiming landlord and tenant rights in the property, even though the defendants had no ownership interest and no authority to lease the premises. The complaint states that Contempo Rentals never entered into any lease agreement with the defendants and did not authorize any such filings.
The lawsuit describes the recorded deed as a “wild deed” outside the chain of title and void from the outset. It further alleges that the false filings created a cloud on title, interfering with the company’s ability to sell, refinance, or otherwise exercise control over the property.
“In California, the County Recorder generally does not verify whether the person recording a deed actually owns the property,” said Attorney Stephen Vokshori of Vokshori Law Group, counsel for the plaintiff. “If someone records an unauthorized document, the burden shifts to the true owner to go to court and remove it. Our client lawfully acquired this property years ago yet now must go to court simply to undo documents that should never have been recorded.”
Property fraud schemes frequently target vacant homes, inherited properties, and properties listed for sale. Once recorded, even a baseless document can impair marketability, disrupt financing, or derail a closing.
The complaint asserts causes of action for cancellation of instrument, declaratory relief, quiet title, and slander of title, and seeks a court order declaring the recorded deed and lease memoranda void, removing them from the record, and confirming the plaintiff as the sole owner of the property.
In addition to clearing title, the lawsuit seeks damages related to the alleged slander of title and the costs incurred to investigate and remove the improper recordings.
The case is currently pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The allegations in the complaint have not yet been proven, and the defendants are entitled to present their defenses.
Homeowners concerned about property fraud are encouraged to:
- Enroll in their county’s property fraud alert program
- Monitor recorded documents affecting their property
- Act immediately if unfamiliar deeds, liens, or lease documents appear in the public record
About Vokshori Law Group
Vokshori Law Group is a California real estate and business litigation firm representing property owners, investors, and businesses in high-stakes disputes. The firm handles partition disputes, quiet title actions, co-ownership conflicts, purchase-and-sale litigation, foreclosure matters, HOA disputes, and complex business litigation. The firm serves clients statewide from its Los Angeles headquarters and multiple satellite offices, focusing on strategic advocacy and practical, cost-effective solutions in high-stakes property disputes.
For more information, visit www.VokLaw.com or call (213) 986-4323.
