NYC Sheriff Files Lawsuit Against Home Contractors Over Alleged Permit Violations

LOS ANGELES- New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, known for his enforcement actions against unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, has initiated a $350,000 lawsuit against home contractors for allegedly failing to secure necessary permits during renovations of his Brooklyn property. The lawsuit claims that the contractors’ oversight led to a stop-work order and subsequent structural issues, rendering the building uninhabitable.

Critics have highlighted the perceived irony in Miranda’s legal action, noting his previous enforcement methods against cannabis shops, which some argue bypassed due process. Attorney Nadia Kahnauth, representing several padlocked cannabis establishments, remarked on the situation, suggesting a discrepancy between Miranda’s personal legal expectations and his professional enforcement practices.

This development adds to ongoing discussions about the enforcement strategies employed by city officials in regulating unlicensed cannabis operations and raises questions about consistency in upholding procedural standards across different contexts.