How One Landlord Fought the Bank Trap

Ever feel like banks speak a different language? Penny Cheung, a Chinatown landlord, sure does. She paid her share on a failed restaurant loan, but a confusing contract (and a partner who vanished) left her facing foreclosure on her buildings. The twist? The bank put her money in a fund instead of paying off the debt, then hiked her interest and tried to take her properties. Lesson: Always bring a lawyer and never sign what you don’t fully understand—banks can play hardball! #RealEstate #MoneyMatters #RealEstateDrama