NYC Councilwoman Julie Won Faces Eviction and Rent Dispute

New York City Councilwoman Julie Won, who is campaigning for a congressional seat, is involved in a legal dispute over $25,000 in unpaid rent after allegedly squatting in a luxury condo for five months. According to her former landlord, Justin Chae, Won and her family vacated the condo at Skyline Towers in Long Island City after eviction papers were filed. Chae claims he allowed the family to live rent-free under a lease agreement, which Won disputes, alleging that her signature was forged. The landlord intends to pursue legal action for the unpaid rent, with a court hearing scheduled for June 30. Won has accused Chae of politically motivated harassment amid her congressional campaign, asserting that the lease agreement will not hold up in court. The couple has not addressed evidence suggesting they signed the lease. Won earns $148,500 annually and is running in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District.